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Ancient Viral DNA in Chimp Genome Tied to Brain Gene Control
Researchers report that retroviral DNA present at 158 chimp genome sites but absent in humans may influence gene networks tied to neuron development.
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Personalized mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by 42% in phase III trial
Phase III trial of intismeran with pembrolizumab in 1,137 melanoma patients cut death or recurrence risk by 42%, with experts seeking longer-term survival data.
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Personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk in trial
BBC reports a personalised mRNA vaccine with immunotherapy cut melanoma death or recurrence risk by 42% in a 1,137-patient trial; results await peer review.
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ETH spin-off Qendra builds quantum control device for trapped ions and neutral atoms
ETH Zurich spin-off Qendra is developing a compact control system that synchronises lasers and detectors and aims to correct errors during trapped-ion and neutral-atom operations.
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ETH Zurich method depolymerizes acrylic glass at lower heat without solvents
ETH Zurich researchers report a solvent-free method that breaks acrylic glass into monomers with up to 98% yield at just over 200 degrees Celsius.
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Symmetry-aware AI model tracks fetal motion during MRI scans
MIT, Boston Children's Hospital and Inria researchers built E(3)-Pose, a deep learning model that adjusts fetal MRI scans in motion using head symmetry baked into its architecture.
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MIT Aging Brain Symposium Details AI Alzheimer's Care and Anesthesia Work
At MIT's Aging Brain Initiative symposium, researchers described an AI model for personalized Alzheimer's care, anesthesia dosing research, and glycan studies.
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JWST data and transmission strings reveal WASP-17b's uneven atmosphere
A Cornell-led team used JWST and a new transmission strings method to resolve the asymmetric limb of hot Jupiter WASP-17b, finding an inflated evening equator.
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NSF grants $22.5M to Cornell-led programmable plant center
NSF renews Cornell-led CROPPS with nearly $22.5M over five years to develop two-way communication between crops and growers.
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Student-built PASCAL collects stratospheric particles on NASA balloon
A University of Chicago student team flew a particle collector to 23 miles on a NASA high-altitude balloon and retrieved samples for analysis.
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Antarctic Balloon Seeks Highest-Energy Neutrinos, Results Still Blind
University of Chicago astrophysicist Abby Vieregg describes PUEO, a NASA balloon that used Antarctic ice as a detector; analysis remains blinded.
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MIT essay maps how AI is reshaping academic research and credit
MIT’s Sasha Rakhlin outlines how fast AI is advancing in mathematics, why verification speed matters, and what universities should change in training and credit.
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MIT launches MIT for America to strengthen STEM education nationwide
MIT announced MIT for America, an institute-wide initiative spanning kindergarten through community college, focused on math, hands-on making, and AI education.
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Yale physicist wins Moore Foundation award to expand tabletop neutrino research
David Moore receives a five-year, $1.35 million Moore Foundation award to develop levitated cryogenic particles for tabletop neutrino studies.
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ETH Zurich holds 12th place in 2027 Times Higher Education rankings
ETH Zurich placed 12th among 2,297 universities in THE's 2027 World University Rankings, remaining the top-ranked institution in continental Europe.
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XENONnT detects lowest-energy solar neutrinos yet, down to 17 keV
The XENONnT dark matter detector has captured solar neutrinos at energies as low as 17 keV, far below the previous 200 keV threshold, showing its low-background sensitivity.