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A genetically modified pig kidney kept 66-year-old Tim Andrews off dialysis for 271 days before he received a kidney from a deceased human donor. Researchers say the case is the first reported example of a pig kidney successfully serving as a bridge to a human transplant.

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More under‑50s undergo joint replacement as injuries, arthritis and weight drive early damage. Orthopaedic surgeons say age is less important than quality of life, stressing that preparation, implant choice and recovery matter as much as the operation itself.

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The fire department at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will perform training on the Moffett Federal Airfield beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11. The training will involve the use of a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator and be conducted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT. Because the aircraft simulator is […]

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The spinning, meandering decagon appears to be even bigger and more unstable than the hexagon of clouds around Saturn’s north pole that was spied by NASA’s twin Voyagers in the 1980s.

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Rising impact of alcohol consumption on cancer-related mortality: Dr Chinmay Jani, the author of the new study, said, “The most surprising finding was the breadth of alcohol’s potential impact across cancer types.”

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The Ig Nobel awards celebrated quirky scientific research in Zurich, honoring ten projects that blended humor with insight. Categories included economics, chemistry and technology, highlighting how playful inquiry can lead to significant discoveries.

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The Pacific was buzzing with storms while the Atlantic was notably quiet.

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