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Klei has revealed Don’t Starve Elsewhere, a new Don’t Starve survival game coming to PC via Steam with a procedurally generated world, new biomes, hostile Fog, and options for solo or cooperative play; a release date has not been announced.
The Long Dark returns to Xbox Game Pass today for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers, available across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, handheld, and cloud. Players can experience the harsh open‑world survival game, managing hunger, thirst, and cold while exploring over 100 items, with permadeath tension, plus the narrative Wintermute campaign adding roughly 30+ hours of content for completionists and achievement hunters.
BuzzFeed debunks 18 common survival tips that people assume are true, explaining why they are myths and replacing them with safer, evidence-based actions for wilderness emergencies, such as staying with a vehicle if stranded, not drinking urine or rubbing frostbite, avoiding venom-sucking, signaling for help, treating wounds properly, and reporting missing persons immediately.
During the Xbox Partner Preview, Rebellion unveiled Alien Deathstorm, a first-person action-horror hybrid set on a storm-ravaged off-world colony where a Combat Engineer must survive shifting monsters and a planet-wide Deathstorm; drawing on 1980s sci-fi and Lovecraftian horror, the game blends tense exploration with high-octane shooter action and will release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud with Play Anywhere and Game Pass.
Once Human is launching a limited Xbox Series X|S Closed Beta (EU/NA) from March 26 to April 8, with pre-download starting March 24; players will test the Manibus scenario in a time-limited wipe, earn a Closed Beta Pack by reaching level 20, participate via Xbox Insider Hub (controller only), and must respect non-sharing rules. Feedback channels and an official FAQ page are provided for bug reports, general input, and eligibility details.
New Cancer Research UK data show a 29% reduction in cancer deaths since 40 years ago, offering a hopeful counterpoint to gloom about UK outcomes. But England’s cancer plan reveals serious gaps—long treatment waits and persistent inequalities—while NHS trusts have struggled to meet diagnosis and treatment targets. Brexit is linked to slower development of new therapies and tighter clinical-trial conditions. Even so, the death rate has fallen about 11% over the last decade, and advances in ovarian, stomach and lung cancers, plus a push for genomic testing, suggest progress that must be paired with stronger prevention and equity to sustain gains.
Space.com asks leading scientists what would happen if Godzilla appeared in our world. They flag biome-wide destruction, disrupted shipping, and cascading ecological impacts (e.g., on vegetation and ocean food chains). In the near term, human responses would range from rapid evacuation and avoidance (running away in the expected direction, avoiding affected regions) to trying non-confrontational coexistence. Radiation and heat management would be critical, making precautions and shelter essential, while traditional weaponry or “Oxygen Destroyer”-style devices from cinema aren’t practical in reality. Some scenarios even consider extreme measures like blasting the monster into space—hugely expensive and largely impractical—suggesting coexistence or strategic withdrawal as the most plausible paths. The piece also notes that if such a creature existed, it would force shifts in culture and worldview, with experts humorously noting its potential to redefine humanity’s relationship with non-human life. The article ties the discussion to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2, highlighting the speculative and entertainment-focused angle of the piece.
Becca Valle’s migraines led to a glioblastoma diagnosis. After tumor removal, she joined a focused ultrasound trial to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier to boost chemotherapy. In 34 participants, the approach showed a survival advantage, with up to 40% alive longer than expected; Valle has no evidence of disease four years later and says she’s living life to the fullest. The device and method are not yet FDA-approved and not widely available.
The government unveiled a 10-year cancer strategy to lift five-year survival to 75% by 2035, focusing on earlier diagnosis and faster treatment, including an 85% 62-day referral-to-treatment target by 2029 (up from about 70%), 9.5 million more tests and scans by 2029, expanded screening (bowel and ex-smoker lung), more precision robotic surgery, expanded genetic testing for targeted therapies, and every patient getting a named local care lead with tailored support. Achieving this will require substantial staff recruitment amid current shortages in radiology and clinical oncology, and critics say stronger emphasis on prevention is also needed. Current five-year survival was around 60% in 2022, and the UK lags behind peers on several cancers.
BuzzFeed compiles 47 extraordinary survival anecdotes—from gunshot wounds and impalements to electrocutions and volcanic eruptions—highlighting miraculous recoveries and the astonishing resilience of the human body.
Cairn is a thoughtful climbing-survival game from The Game Bakers that blends precise limb control, stamina/food/water management, and a lore-driven ascent of Kami. The PC version shines, but the Steam Deck port is verified yet prone to noticeable frame drops when the mountain is shown broadly, often dipping below 30 FPS. Lowering the resolution and using SteamOS’ FSR helps stabilize performance, though battery drain increases. Despite Deck hiccups, the core climb remains engaging, aided by accessible options (auto-save, fall rewind, etc.) and a save system that rewards careful planning.
The US has reached a 70% five-year cancer survival rate for cancers diagnosed 2015–2021, reflecting progress from earlier detection, improved treatments, and lower smoking rates per the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2026. Gains are strongest for advanced cancers, but disparities by race, ethnicity, and geography persist. The report notes potential future impacts from pandemic-era screening gaps, though a rebound in testing may help offset projected mortality.
Cairn is a tense climbing-survival game that follows elite climber Aava as she attempts the never-before-climbed Mount Kami. Players must manage ropework, pitons, water, food, and injuries while reading the mountain and confronting the pull of obsession. The experience blends peril with awe, offering assist options to ease the challenge, and culminates in a powerful ending that lingers emotionally.
Life’s Little Mysteries examines how much of the body a person can lose and still survive, explaining the limits of bodily tolerances for tissue and blood loss, and it features an interactive bones quiz that tests readers on skeletal facts (e.g., the adult skeleton has about 206 bones; largest bone is the femur; smallest is the stapes) and other anatomy trivia.
During the Holocaust, some Jewish women survived by adopting Christian identities and false papers, enabling them to move, work, or ferry items between ghettos. This survival strategy was fraught with constant risk and deep psychological toll, forcing women to erase parts of themselves and endure isolation, even after liberation.