Researchers have found that intravenous administration of a nonpathogenic virus, oncolytic alphavirus M1 (OVM), suppresses the growth of glioblastoma, a lethal brain cancer, and also reverses the cancer’s suppression of the immune system. OVM triggers an immune response to cell death (ICD), restoration of the immune system, tumour microenvironment (TME) reprogramming and proliferation of immune cells that specifically target the tumour. (Source)
In honor of Thomas Paine and other Founders & Immigrants. In memory of my daddy Horst Bingel and my mom Irma Bingel
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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The rapid, dramatic population decline in China has been mentioned many times before over the years, but here is a chart. Source
Why Africa, Europe, Latin America and Russia are missing from this chart is a mystery!
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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What stunning turnaround since about 2005! Drill, baby drill (or renewed domestic production)! Note, the chart show net imports (exports - imports)!
Thanks to President Trump's two terms the trend continues!
Saturday, February 07, 2026
Sunday, February 01, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Sunday, January 04, 2026
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US cities that allowed the most construction over the past 5 years also saw the largest declines in rent.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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Immerhin 49% aller Haushalte in Deutschland werden also Geflügel (nicht Hähnchen) zu Weihnachten essen und das am Ende des ersten Viertels des 21. Jahrhunderts. Traditionen sterben langsam.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Good news! The population of India is fast becoming an affluent society in particular in rural areas. Just 50-30 years ago India was still so poverty stricken.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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In many developing countries, Starlink provides much faster and more reliable internet connection than local providers. In at least five African countries—Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Cape Verde—it is also cheaper than the leading provider.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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How much is Canada' healthcare deteriorating?
What is wrong with the chart?
- Only one historical year was selected for comparison (cherry picking?)
- Lack of a short explanation why 1993
Sunday, November 23, 2025
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Good news! Africa and Asia are significantly down.
Source: WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025
Credits: Human Progress weekly newsletter
Sunday, November 09, 2025
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COP30 starts tomorrow! Let's see how much hot air they produce again!
There are also serious efforts going on to reforest the Amazon!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Inborn errors of immunity (IEIs) – primary immunodeficiencies that have a single genetic cause.
This is a group of over 550 rare conditions, caused by mutations in single genes. IEIs can lead to increased risk of infections, as well as inflammation, autoimmunity, allergy and in some cases, cancer. If left undiagnosed, they can lead to lifelong medical issues with potentially fatal implications. (Source)