Modified ecstasy 'attacks cancer'

Scientists believe a modified version of the drug ecstasy could help fight some blood cancers, including leukaemia.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham tweaked the chemical structure of the drug to make it more effective, but say any treatment is at least a decade away.

Professor John Gordon from the university's School of Immunity and Infection is the lead of author of the study and told Radio 5 live Breakfast more about his findings. Click here for BBC Article.

13-Year-Old Makes Solar Power Breakthrough by Harnessing the Fibonacci Sequence

While most 13-year-olds spend their free time playing video games or cruising Facebook, one 7th grader was trekking through the woods uncovering a mystery of science. After studying how trees branch in a very specific way, Aidan Dwyer created a solar cell tree that produces 20-50% more power than a uniform array of photovoltaic panels. His impressive results show that using a specific formula for distributing solar cells can drastically improve energy generation. The study earned Aidan a provisional U.S patent - it's a rare find in the field of technology and a fantastic example of how biomimicry can drastically improve design

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