About 18 years ago, a 4-year-old girl with a rare nerve cell cancer received an infusion of immune cells that were genetically engineered to fight the disease. Since then, she has remained cancer-free, possibly making her the longest-surviving patient with cancer who received this tailored treatment, researchers report February 17 in Nature Medicine. As part…
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has made a dramatic right turn, and is now “heading towards the Queensland coast”, the state’s premier has warned. Alfred had been gradually heading in a generally southerly direction for 12 days, but changed course on Tuesday as expected. “Tropical Cyclone Alfred has just changed direction and is now heading towards the…
Should Pete Rose be inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame posthumously? USA Today MLB reporter Steve Gardner shares his thoughts on whether or not Pete Rose should be inducted into the Hall of Fame following his death. Sports Seriously Prior to his death in September, Pete Rose had petitioned Major League Baseball several times…
In the Atacama desert, the driest non-polar region on Earth, the sky shines when the sun sets. Up in the arid hills 130km south of the Chilean city of Antofagasta, comets burn brightly and flawless trails of stars and nebula streak the night sky. So complete is the darkness in this part of the world,…
I like this bread and butter pudding when it is barely set, so you get spoonfuls of just-set pudding and a little trickle of custard, for which I suggest a baking time of 35-40 minutes. If you prefer your pudding puffed up – more of a wobble than a quiver – then I suggest baking…
Don’t think of the ACC’s pending settlement with Florida State and Clemson, which will ostensibly end their wandering eyes for now, as the final say in where those two schools will play football. Instead, think of it like “Jurassic Park.” For now, the ACC’s relationship with those two fidgety members has been placed in amber,…