A combination blood stem cell and pancreatic islet cell transplant from an immunologically mismatched donor completely prevented or cured type 1 diabetes in mice in a study by Stanford Medicine researchers. Type 1 diabetes arises when the immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas. None of the animals developed graft-versus-host disease—in which the immune system arising from the donated blood stem cells attacks healthy tissue in the recipient—and the destruction of islet cells by the native host immune system was halted. After the transplants, the animals did not require the use of the immune-suppressive drugs or insulin for the duration of the six-month experiment.

The kraken-like apex predators were smart, too. The post 65-foot-long octopuses ruled ancient oceans appeared first on Popular Science.

Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.

A mom was left stunned when her 10-year-old daughter spotted a critically-endangered axolotl under a bridge in Wales—an exciting moment that made the family cut their vacation short to rescue and research the rare salamander. Melanie Hill and her family were traveling around South Wales in their camper van when on April 10 her daughter […] The post Girl Spots Endangered Axolotl Under a Bridge in Wales and Family Mounts Extraordinary Rescue appeared first on Good News Network.

3I/ATLAS is full of a rare type of water from a much colder part of our galaxy. The post Fastest comet ever recorded spewed 70 Olympic pools’ worth of water daily appeared first on Popular Science.

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.

Focusing on the rigors of elite cycling, Flinders University experts have put performance-enhancing and other dietary supplements under the microscope, rating some more highly than others. From carbs, beetroot juice and the latest sports gels, the new research highlights how a range of dietary supplements may help improve cycling performance, working to support the body's energy systems and reducing fatigue during exercise.

Archaeologists in Switzerland uncovered the ancient leftovers at a former military fortress. The post 2,000-year-old Roman bread discovered under construction site appeared first on Popular Science.

Seeds may come alive to the soothing sound of rainfall, sensing the drops while they are still beneath the surface, suggests a new study. A series of experiments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology demonstrated that rice seeds sprouted faster to the sound of rainfall. The sound of falling droplets effectively shook the seeds out […] The post Seeds Can ‘Hear’ the Rain–And the Sound Waves Make Them Grow Faster Shows MIT Study appeared first on Good News Network.

Behar reminded viewers Kennedy "swam in sewage" and reportedly "snorted cocaine off of a toilet seat." 

The Port of San Diego Thursday announced it signed a new agreement with Disney Cruise Line through at least 2031 that will nearly double that company’s cruises out of San Diego every year. The agreement secures Disney non-exclusive priority access to the port’s North and South berths at the B Street cruise terminal. More than 1 million Disney passengers are anticipated through the port during the course of the agreement, which also marks the first time in more than 20 years that a cruise line has offered a minimum annual guarantee at the Port of San Diego. “San Diego has been an important part of our West Coast operations for more than a decade, and a place our guests love sailing from,” said Jose Fernandez, vice president of port strategy, development and operations for Disney Cruise Line. “This new agreement supports our long-term growth and helps us continue contributing to the region’s economy.” Disney Cruise Line began sailing fro