Traditionally combated using surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, survival rates have improved. But now, a new vaccine is looking to stop the cancer by harnessing the body’s immune system. Trials for the world’s first lung cancer vaccine have started in 34 research centers across seven countries. Senior research nurse Keenjee Nama with trial participant Janusz Racz (Photo: Aaron Chown/PA) This method is particularly favorable because it should also strengthen the patient’s immune system....

When you stop to consider famous sculptures throughout history, the list is endless. Groundbreaking, beautiful, and often thought-provoking, these works have withstood the test of time. Counted among thewarrior statuesare 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses. The figures are an incredible example of funerary art, created to guard to Emperor in the afterlife. The works have inspired everything from3D sidewalk arttopizza dough sculptures. Although the original sculptor remains a mystery, the work is lauded for its technical mastery and emotional impact....

Was itJulius Caesarin 45 BCE. who created the Roman calendar and introduced the leap day? Or theancient Mayain 250 CE, known for their complex clock systems and fascination with chronology? Photo: Teomancimit viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 3.0) Recent research suggests the first creators of the calendar actually came long before. This discovery is the oldest known example of its kind. The V-symbol necklaces on these figures could suggest that they were seen as time-controlling or creator deities....

The taxi cab is a ubiquitous city sight even today. Mademoiselle Gaby Pohlen and Madame Ines Decourcelle defied gender stereotypes to establish themselves in a man’s driving world. Gaby Pohlen was a daredevil who enjoyed traveling, riding bikes, and driving cars. Madame Decourcelle. According toThe Motor-Car Journalin 1908, she began driving in 1902. After repeated rejections, she was at last accepted by a cab company. In 1908, Pohlen expressed a desire to drive in a speed race....

Through her work, Abramovic attempted to explore human nature when given complete freedom and themes of sexual violation. I am the object… During this period I take full responsibility. According toAbramovic, the evening started calmly, with nothing eventful occurring at the beginning. Photo: Francesco Pierantoni viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 2.0) Her spectators would adjust her body and play with her, giving her kisses and a rose. A knife was later stuck between her legs, and rose thorns were pushed into her stomach....

Photo:[email protected]/Depositphotos In elementary school, children learn about thewater cycle. From evaporation to condensation into clouds to precipitation as rain, water cycles between land and sky. But when did this process begin? Photo:[email protected]/Depositphotos Earth itself is4.5 billion years old, but freshwater was not immediately present. However, a new paper published inNature Geosciencesuggests Earth experienced its first rain earlier than previously thought. The researchers examined Hadean zircon crystals from theJack Hillsin Australia....

Have you ever seen a house blow a bubble? It is arguably most striking in the evening when it lights up with a soft, welcoming glow. The festival is rooted inSatoyama, the sustainable coexistence between human civilization and natural ecosystems. Similarly, MAD Architectsstatesthat it endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment. The firm sees the interactive space as playful, as well. Yansong toldDezeen, Picture our century-old house drifting off to sleep, gently blowing bubbles as it dreams....

Heading back to school can mean much anticipation and first-day jitters. Our favorite products are for everyoneregardless of whether you’re still a student or have long since graduated. Many are whimsical essentials that will make everyday organization more fun. Take theImpressionist page flags set, for instance. TheMuseum Collectionfeatures four favorite artists from theImpressionistperiod:Monet, Degas, Cassatt, and Renoir. The illustrated adhesives feature a portrait of each artist holding up their best-known workslike Degas and his ballet dancers....

Destroy Together by Haikun Liang. Now in its third year, theBlack and White Photo Awardsonce again showcases exceptional imagery from around the globe. Nearly 5,000 black-and-white photographs were submitted to the highly regarded contest, withHaikun Liangwinning the grand prize. “Destroy Together” by Haikun Liang. Overall Winner. His photo of revelers at a Spring Festival in China is a beautiful display of monochromatic photography. Toth’s image of birds in flight was created by superimposing individual frames....

In February 2024, theGonzalez familythrew a party to celebrate Valentine’s Day. There were matching pink t-shirts, a wall filled with heart-shaped balloon, and games to pass the time. They split the guests into two groupsmen and womenaiming to see which gender would do best in each task. When it came time for a hula hoop challenge, the results were clear. And now, thevideoof the moment has gone viral, sparking a debate about male vs....

Female students were barred from attending university, shattering the dreams of thousands. However, the road wasn’t easy. Despite all the work, it was all worth it. Were all delighted to have finally succeeded after so much frustration, said John Norgrove, from the foundation. The alternative for them in Afghanistan wasnt good. Norgroves parents quickly set up a foundation to continue her mission. One thousand days with nothing but tears and sorrow, 1,000 days of our lives wasting away....

Photo: Juan Navarro/Above Summit Polly Pocket was one of the most iconic toys of the 90s. The Polly Pocket Airbnb home is inspired by the 90s Slumber Party Fun compact. As if the design weren’t cool enough, the whole structure glows in the dark. Photo: Juan Navarro/Above Summit The experience marks Polly Pocket’s 35th anniversary. Lets have some serious slumber party fun in my hometown of Littleton, where we make the ordinary extraordinary....

Finalist, Portfolio.One of the Southern Oceans most formidable predators, the leopard seal. The 2024Ocean Photographer of the Yearcontest finalists have been revealed. In September, the Ocean Photographer of the Year and the youth competition winner will be announced. Filippo Borghi. Finalist, Portfolio.“One of the Southern Ocean’s most formidable predators, the leopard seal.” Individual categories spotlight the ocean, from Adventure and Wildlife to Conservation and Human Connection. In one image, we see young common clownfish at a hatchery in Indonesia....