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Astronomers Observe Strange Quantum Distortion in Empty Space for the First Time Ever

Vacuum birefringence has been observed by a team of scientists for the first time ever using the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT). The team observed neutron star RX J1856.5-375, which is about 400 light-years from Earth, with just visible light, pushing the limits of existing telescope technology.
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The World’s Nations Are Fighting Over Tesla

Tesla has announced plans to build a Gigafactory 2 in Europe, which could bring as much as $5 billion in investment and thousands of jobs to the nation where it's built. Several European countries including Portugal and the Netherlands are already courting the battery and electric-car manufacturer, which expects to make a decision in 2017.

A New Alliance Could Give Humanity the World’s First Cancer Vaccine

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy has partnered with dozens of organizations to develop a cancer vaccine to prevent the disease which is expected to grow by an additional 21.7 million through 2030. The plan is to target genetic markers specific to tumors to allow the body to generate an immune response to combat the cancer before it ever takes hold.
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