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What an mRNA melanoma vaccine may mean for cancer treatment

Moderna and Merck say an mRNA vaccine reduced melanoma recurrence in a clinical trial. Could this usher in a new era of cancer treatment?

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August 28, 2026

Medical AI tools are transcribing patient visits, responding to doctors' questions, and analyzing scans. What are the benefits—and the risks? Plus, how GPS transformed from a niche military technology to one we rely on every day. And, the science behind the "nervous system reset," and how genetics work could help restore American chestnut trees more quickly.

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Why it’s so hard to tell the age of a fungus

One of the world’s largest organisms is an Oregon fungus thought to be over 8,000 years old. But what does age mean to a fungus, anyway?

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The power of the stories we tell about the ocean

The ocean is in trouble. But the sea has a hold on us, and the stories we tell about it are helping turn the tide.

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