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Seismic Sensors Can Track Falling Space Junk Through Sonic Booms

Scientists have discovered that earthquake monitoring systems can be used to track space debris as it falls back to Earth. The method relies on detecting the sonic booms created when objects reenter the atmosphere at extremely high speeds.

New Device Records Brain-Like Waves In Lab-Grown “Mini Brains”

Scientists have developed a device capable of detecting brain-like electrical activity in lab-grown “mini brains,” providing a new way to study early human brain development and neurological disorders.

UCL Cancer Researcher Wins International Prize For Pioneering Tumour Work

Professor Charles Swanton (UCL Cancer Institute) has been awarded the 2026 Sjöberg Prize for his groundbreaking work on how tumours evolve.

Cat Cancer Study Reveals Targets For Human Drugs

A major international study has discovered genetic similarities between cancers in cats and humans, potentially helping to inform future drugs that could benefit both species.

New Biomarker May Predict Chemotherapy Response In Patients With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Researchers have developed a new computational approach designed to better account for changes in gene expression within tumors relative to their unique microenvironments.

Meditating Twice A Day ‘can Reduce Spread Of Cancer’

Patients told to cut stress to prevent high cortisol levels, which could be linked to tumour growth.

Three Quarters Will Survive Cancer By 2035, Government Promises

Earlier diagnosis and faster access to treatment is a core part of the government's plan

Cancer Blood Test Fails To Catch Disease Earlier In Major Study

The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, its maker Grail announced last week.

Study Identifies Long-term Health Risks In Testicular Cancer Survivors Treated With Contemporary Chemotherapy

A large, multi-center study published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) provides new insight into the long-term health effects of contemporary chemotherapy regimens used to treat testicular cancer, highlighting differences in renal function, cardiovascular risk, and the overall burden of chronic health conditions among survivors.

‘Smart Jab’ Shows Promise In Treating Advanced Head And Neck Cancer

A new type of cancer treatment which is given via an injection under the skin has shown early signs of success in patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

Tumors Command The Brain To Suppress T Cells

A new Nature study shows how cancerous tumors help themselves grow by communicating with the brain.

New Study In JNCCN Unlocks Important Information About How To Treat Recurring Prostate Cancer

The researchers noted that by using PET/CT scans, they may be able to tailor therapies to not only achieve better results but also to reduce side-effects by avoiding any treatments that are less likely to be effective.