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New test uses AI to detect breast cancer at earliest stage yet | Science, Climate & Tech News
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A new test can detect breast cancer at its earliest stage, using laser screening and artificial intelligence. The fast, non-invasive test looks for subtle changes in the bloodstream that occur during the initial phases of breast cancer, known as stage 1a, according to the University of Edinburgh team behind the breakthrough. These changes aren’t detectable…
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Donald Trump watches SpaceX launch with Elon Musk, but test flight does not go as planned | US News
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully performed another launch of its Starship rocket in front of President-elect Donald Trump, but the test flight did not go perfectly. The 400ft (122m) high rocket system, designed to land astronauts on the moon and ferry crews to Mars, lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas. The first stage, called Super…
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World’s first wooden satellite heads to space in Mars exploration test | World News
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The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched into space. The satellite, designed by Japanese researchers, was launched on Tuesday. Experts hope to test how timber can be used in the exploration of the moon and Mars. LignoSat will be flown to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX mission before it’s released into…
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Prostate cancer test shown to ‘reduce number of deaths’ – as charity calls for change | Science & Tech News
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Men at higher risk of prostate cancer should be offered a test by GPs – even if they do not have any symptoms of the disease, a charity has said. The recommendation is based on two trials by Prostate Cancer UK, which showed tests that measure prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels “reduce the number of…
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SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after test launch – as it is caught by ‘chopsticks’ | Science & Tech News
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A SpaceX booster rocket has returned to earth and been caught by giant robotic arms – following a successful launch of the company’s Starship spacecraft. It was the first attempt to bring the rocket’s 232-foot (71 metre) Super Heavy booster back to the launch tower by re-igniting three of its 33 Raptor engines to slow…
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Scientists hopeful of game changing Parkinson’s test able to predict condition seven years before first symptoms | UK News
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With help from artificial intelligence, researchers have identified a biological signature of Parkinson’s disease they hope could lead to a simple blood test for the condition at least seven years before symptoms appear. A predictive test for Parkinson’s could be game changing. The progressive condition affects more than 150,000 people in the UK and is…
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Musk’s huge Starship rocket avoids blowing up as fourth test ends in success | Science & Tech News
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Space X’s Starship has splashed down for a “soft landing” in the Indian Ocean – a success after previous attempts ended in spectacular explosions. Elon Musk’s company upgraded software and made other changes for this fourth attempt, which blasted off from Texas for a half lap around the planet. The billionaire posted on social media:…
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New blood test can predict if breast cancer will return years before relapse | Science & Tech News
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A new blood test can predict the return of breast cancer years before patients relapse, according to a new study. The ultra-sensitive test looks for signs that cancerous cells remain after treatment. It can detect tiny amounts of cells that may be too small for follow-up scans to pick up. Early detection means patients can…
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Spit test for prostate cancer could save thousands of lives, researchers say | Science & Tech News
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A simple at-home spit test could be used to identify men at risk of developing prostate cancer and save thousands of lives, research suggests. Preliminary findings presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago suggest it is more accurate than the standard blood test as an early assessment tool for…
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First known test dogfight between AI and human pilot carried out, US military says | Science & Tech News
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The world’s first known combat between a human pilot and a fighter jet controlled by AI has been carried out in California, the US military has said. In a drill over Edwards Air Force Base, the pair of F-16 fighter jets flew at speeds of up to 1,200mph and got as close as 600 metres…