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Science News for December 10, 2016


Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in patients with diabetes

A study presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016 found that chemotherapy caused heart damage in cancer patients with diabetes, leading to a higher risk of heart failure. The researchers also discovered that patients with diabetes experienced a significant decrease in global longitudinal strain, an early predictor of heart failure.

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·DateDec 10, 2016

Next-generation accelerators get boost from new beam physics

A new advanced theoretical tool has been developed to design and analyze complex beam lines with strong coupling. This breakthrough enables the creation of high-intensity beams that can be used in fusion reactors and nuclear waste management, as well as study the origin of the universe.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 10, 2016