We’ve all seen it, typically on television or on stage: A hypnotist selects a few members from the audience, and with what seems to be little more than a steely…
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Portugal dreams of becoming medical cannabis hub
A Tilray worker seals cannabis flowers in a bag at their Portugal farm. “We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production,” said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens…
Study finds increased survival with nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs. chemo for metastatic colorectal cancer
For patients with microsatellite-instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch-repair-deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer who had not previously received systemic treatment, progression-free survival is longer with nivolumab plus ipilimumab than with chemotherapy, according…
Statue found near the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Gas works near the Odeon of Herodes Atticus has led to the discovery of a statue crafted by the renowned Neo-Attic workshops. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a Roman…
Statue head that may depict Cleopatra among new discoveries near Alexandria
Archaeologists excavating at Taposiris Magna near Alexandria, Egypt, have uncovered a marble statue that may depict Cleopatra VII. Taposiris Magna, meaning “”great tomb of Osiris”, was founded by Ptolemy II…
The UK could be facing a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s how to protect yourself
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There are concerns the UK could be facing a “quad-demic” this winter—with levels of four common seasonal respiratory viruses currently being monitored by the UK Health…
Older Adults Are Risk-Takers Who Learn and Adapt Quickly
Summary: New research challenges stereotypes about older adults, revealing that they are more willing to take risks than younger individuals and are equally adept at resisting manipulation. Using gambling tasks,…
Study compares soft tissue sarcoma rates among US military servicemen and men in the general population
Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels A recent analysis reveals that the incidence rates of soft tissue sarcomas—cancers in muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and tendons—are lower in young U.S.…
Opulent statuettes found in Roman domus excavations
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Preventative Archaeological Research (INRAP) have uncovered three opulent bronze statuettes during excavations of a Roman domus complex in Reimes, France. During antiquity, Reims, then…
