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A study in the journal CANCER indicates that maintaining normal vitamin D levels may improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatment in advanced melanoma patients, leading to better response rates and longer progression-free survival.Research suggests that maintaining normal vitamin D levels may benefit cancer patients.New research indicates that for patients with advanced skin cancer, it may be important to maintain normal vitamin D levels when receiving immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors.…

It finally happened—and it was as spectacular as we hoped. SpaceX’s Starship megarocket blasted off from the Boca Chica, Texas, launch pad just after 9:30 a.m. ET this morning, lifted upwards by a record-breaking amount of thrust.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewStarship is not yet ready for prime time, but by finally taking flight on Thursday, the megarocket is now in the record books as being the biggest, tallest, and most powerful rocket to take flight. This was a test…

Reusability is the key to 21st century spaceflight, with many launch providers now working to make their rockets as recyclable as possible. California-based Rocket Lab is ready to take an important next step in this direction by fitting a previously flown 3D-printed engine onto its Electron rocket.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewTo date, some 350 Rutherford engines built by Rocket Lab have gone to space, yet nonehave returned for a second stint in low Earth orbit. That could…

Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended the allowance of an additional updated booster for seniors 65 and older as well as those who are immunocompromised. The updated booster was first introduced last September.This new phase of the years-old vaccination campaign has been hotly anticipated in some circles — particularly…

The US space agency NASA has picked the Starship spacecraft to ferry astronauts to the Moon in late 2025. SpaceX said the launch will be delayed for at least 48 hours because of a pressurization issue the world's biggest rocket. (Eric Gay / AP)…

New Delhi: Amid covid surge and poor coverage of booster dose, Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla on Tuesday recommended elderly people to take…

As government officials close the book on the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities are turning their attention to the next chapter of the vaccination campaign.Though nothing is etched in stone, federal officials are considering the authorization of another booster shot this spring. The timing of that decision — and who would be eligible — remains unclear. But for older residents or those with underlying health conditions that make them more likely to develop a severe COVID-19 illness, another…

Hello, it’s Friday, March 7, and here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today:TOP STORIES Will there be a spring COVID-19 booster shot? What we knowAs government officials close the book on the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities are turning their attention to the next chapter of the vaccination campaign.Though nothing is etched in stone, federal officials are considering the authorization of another booster shot this spring.Supreme Court says transgender girl may compete against girls in West…

(Samsung’s high-end smartphones are usually synonymous with the best displays in the mobile industry. Every year, Samsung comes up with at least one new way to improve the display quality of its smartphones. With the Galaxy S22, the company introduced Vision Booster, a way to improve display visibility and color reproduction under high brightness conditions. How does Vision Booster work, and which Galaxy devices support it? Read on to find out. Samsung Vision Booster improves visibility and colors under bright light To…

Image via DC Comics Rebooting the DC Universe for what feels like the umpteenth time is no small task for James Gunn, who has been entrusted with getting a sleeping giant to finally hit its stride in a shared canon. Among Gunn’s starting lineup for heroes and villains is Booster Gold, but fans have already made it clear they don’t want Chris Pratt anywhere near it. Yes, the same man who seems destined to play every animated character on the face of the planet open to the idea of playing the 25th century…