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Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help tumors grow by sending signals that strengthen cancer cells. When researchers blocked this communication, tumor growth slowed dramatically in lab models. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wn2UBqg

The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CfqiER5

The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/y74VXqv

Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery—one that can charge, store, and release energy using the strange rules of quantum physics instead of chemistry. This tiny, laser-powered device hints at a future where energy storage is not only faster but actually improves as systems get larger, flipping the rules of conventional batteries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ETQs4I

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6jeOyGr

From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/EIYlZDK