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'Most people can't handle driving in 2 dimensions let alone 3': Readers respond to our poll about flying cars
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'Most people can't handle driving in 2 dimensions let alone 3': Readers respond to our poll about flying cars

Last week, Tesla unveiled a new "flying" edition of its Roadster electric vehicle. While some experts remain skeptical that the new "Rocket" EV is feasible in the real world, the demonstration reignited a long-standing debate about whether flying cars could soon become a reality. In response to this demonstration, Live Science polled its readers on whether they think flying cars will be available to consumers in the next five years. Over 280 readers responded, with the largest voting group, 34% of readers, picking "No, we need more than five years for flying cars to take off." The next-highest voting bloc was even more skeptical with 23% of readers choosing "No, flying cars will never happen...

📅 2026-10-23 16:55:34    •    Live Science
Personalised cancer vaccine expected to be approved next year
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Personalised cancer vaccine expected to be approved next year

A scanning electron micrograph of a melanoma cellScience Photo Library/Alamy A personalised mRNA vaccine for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is expected to be approved for use in the US, Europe and the UK next year. The vaccine is designed to stimulate immune responses against genetic mutations that are unique to an individual’s cancer. When used alongside standard treatment in a late-stage trial, it substantially cut the risk of cancer recurrence or death within the next two years. “I think approval could be quick, and next year sounds reasonable,” says Alan Melcher at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, who wasn’t involved in the trial. Read more Rare cancer spread bet...

📅 2026-10-23 14:42:27    •    New Scientist
Brazil presidential election dogged by alleged bias by Meta AI tools
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Brazil presidential election dogged by alleged bias by Meta AI tools

Supporters of Lula protest at Meta’s headquarters in DublinNatalia Campos/Getty Images A deluge of AI-generated content and unfair treatment by social media platforms could prove pivotal in Brazil’s presidential election, according to supporters of the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula will face off against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro on 25 October in the second round of the contest. Lula’s campaign has formally accused Meta – which owns WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook – of favouring Bolsonaro by suspending Lula’s campaign advertising account, suppressing posts and blocking AI-generated content. Read more The truth about social media and screen time’s impact on ...

📅 2026-10-23 13:58:34    •    New Scientist
One of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes is refilling with fresh magma
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One of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes is refilling with fresh magma

Deep beneath Japan’s Kikai caldera, a massive magma reservoir is refilling 7,300 years after one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in Earth's recent geological history. Scientists used underwater seismic surveys to reveal a vast store of magma that appears to have accumulated since the ancient catastrophe. The discovery could help explain how supervolcanoes like Yellowstone and Toba rebuild their magma supplies.

📅 2026-10-23 11:23:19    •    ScienceDaily
Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover
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Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover

Researchers have uncovered a surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: the implants themselves can contribute to the problem. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigger destructive inflammation, and accelerate jawbone loss.

📅 2026-10-23 11:12:28    •    ScienceDaily
Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial
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Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial

A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transform PTSD care and pave the way for more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.

📅 2026-10-23 11:02:25    •    ScienceDaily
MIT scientists build a tiny robot that swims using living muscle cells
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MIT scientists build a tiny robot that swims using living muscle cells

MIT engineers have built a paper-thin swimming robot powered by living muscle cells that respond to flashes of light, allowing it to swim and steer through water. The breakthrough could pave the way for tiny, self-healing biological robots capable of exploring fragile environments that ordinary machines cannot safely navigate.

📅 2026-10-23 10:33:56    •    ScienceDaily