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Moderna and Merck Report Success for mRNA Cancer Vaccine in Advanced Melanoma Trial
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in a late-stage melanoma study, results that could herald a new, powerful approach in oncology.
Finnish Town Uses 2,000-Tonne Sand Battery to Cut District Heating Emissions by 70% and Reduce Oil and Woodchip Use
A small Finnish town has turned to the world’s largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
Meta trial loss could transform social media and end doom scrolling and Instagram Stories
“These trials are often compared to the Big Tobacco lawsuits of the 90s, and the outcome will likely be analogous as well,” one analyst told CNBC.
Newborn ICU Admissions Halved in First Year of RSV Maternal Vaccine Program
While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.
Global Solar Panel Capacity Reaches 3 Terawatts for the First Time in History
China has driven the second and third terawatt milestones, while developing countries like Pakistan and Nigeria are now rapidly adopting solar power.
10-Year-Old Ukrainian Gymnast Wins Gold After Losing Leg In Russian Strike
In 2022, Oleksandra Paskal lost her leg following a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa region. She was just six years old. Following months of intense rehabilitation, she learned to walk with a prosthesis — and made a remarkable return to rhythmic gymnastics.
Germany Sets New Solar Record: 12 Billion kWh Generated in July 2026, Surpassing 40,000 MW Midday Output for the First Time
Germany set a record by feeding 12 billion kWh of solar power into the grid in July 2026, highlighting photovoltaics’ growing role and the IWR’s clarification of EEG support costs.
Amazon canopy bridges enable 15,000 safe wildlife crossings with zero roadkill
For some of the world’s rarest monkeys, the path to survival now runs through a simple network of ropes.
Pakistan Installs 27 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar in Two Years, Equaling Total Fossil Fuel Power Capacity
Distributed solar is driving up Pakistan’s electricity demand, bringing huge social and economic benefits.