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This New Brain Map Shows Every Nerve Cell in an Adult Male Fruit Fly's Central Nervous System. Here's Why That Matters

Scientists have completed a comprehensive 3D map of an adult male fruit fly's central nervous system, a 'connectome' that could unlock vital secrets about the human brain.

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This New Brain Map Shows Every Nerve Cell in an Adult Male Fruit Fly's Central Nervous System. Here's Why That Matters

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New mesothelioma drug turns cancer’s own defenses against it

Scientists are testing a new experimental drug that fights aggressive mesothelioma cancer by disabling its antioxidant defenses. Early clinical trials show promising results, controlling disease progression in 67% of patients and offering hope for future cancer treatments.

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APOD: 2026 September 17 – A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula

A daily astronomy picture features a stunning image of the Carina Nebula, inviting viewers to discover the cosmos and appreciate the fascinating universe.

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NASA’s New Horizons spots signs of liquid nitrogen flowing on Pluto

Scientists using NASA's New Horizons probe have found evidence of liquid nitrogen flowing on Pluto, suggesting the dwarf planet is more geologically active than previously thought.

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Hidden “immune organ” in the skull may help fight brain cancer

Scientists discovered a hidden immune organ in the skull that acts as a rapid first responder against brain cancer in mice, offering a promising new target for future treatments.

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This New Brain Map Shows Every Nerve Cell in an Adult Male Fruit Fly's Central Nervous System. Here's Why That Matters

Latest Discoveries

New mesothelioma drug turns cancer’s own defenses against it

APOD: 2026 September 17 – A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula

NASA’s New Horizons spots signs of liquid nitrogen flowing on Pluto

Hidden “immune organ” in the skull may help fight brain cancer

Daily Games

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The Laughter Cure

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