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The Guardian view on weight-loss jabs and addiction: there is too much moralising about these remarkable medicines | Editorial

Evidence is piling up that GLP-1 drugs can treat addiction. We must learn from the way that obesity has been stigmatised In the years since so-called weight-loss jabs entered widespread use, there have been reports that

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Editorial
The Nuclear Energy Comeback: Climate Math or Wishful Thinking?
Three Mile Island reopened. Microsoft signed a nuclear PPA. Fusion companies are raising billions. T
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Brain-Computer Interfaces Are Coming. The Ethics Haven't.
Neuralink's first human implant is a technical milestone. But the regulatory framework for devices t
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The Protein Folding Revolution Is Just Getting Started
AlphaFold solved a 50-year-old grand challenge in biology. But the more important story is what's be
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Climate Tech: What Is Actually Working
Solar costs have fallen 90% in a decade. Battery storage is following the same curve. Some climate t
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The Quiet Revolution Happening in Materials Science
While AI dominates the technology conversation, materials scientists are solving problems that will
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Synthetic Biology: The Risks and Rewards of Programmable Life
CRISPR has been in human clinical trials. Engineered organisms are producing pharmaceuticals and bio
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5 clever iPhone tricks you might not know
Even Apple keeps these features rather quiet. The post 5 clever iPhone tricks you might not know app
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Methylation-associated mutagenesis is the main driver of variation in mutation spectra across eukaryotes. Analysis of 108 species from animals to plants shows CpG cytosine mutation rates explain mutation patterns and almost perfectly predict genome-wide CpG depletion.
Discussion on r/science: Methylation-associated mutagenesis is the main driver of variation in mutation spectra across eukaryotes. Analysis of 10
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1 Thing You Can Do Today to Be Happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky | TED
TED — 1 Thing You Can Do Today to Be Happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky | TED
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Marine biologists spot rare blue whales off Massachusetts coast
The team observed the gentle giants two days in a row. The post Marine biologists spot rare blue wha
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Health & Fitness
A topical cream activated the skin’s immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), one of the most common cancers in the world
Discussion on r/science: A topical cream activated the skin’s immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous
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Why the driest place in North America is seeing an explosion of wildflowers
The driest place in North America is covered with an explosion of wildflowers right now. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with ecologist Tiffany Pereira about Dea
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Texas's state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home
Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas' state mammal h
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Why some people get motion sickness—and others don’t
When your eyes, ears, and brain don’t agree, it can mean bad news for your stomach. The post Why som
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Millions of kids take melatonin but doctors are raising red flags
Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence. A major review found clear benefits
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Space & Exploration
Astronomers just found the source of the brightest fast radio burst ever
Astronomers have discovered the brightest fast radio burst ever detected and traced it to a nearby galaxy using a new network of CHIME Outrigger telescopes. The
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Scientists discover hidden water beneath Mars that could have supported life
New research suggests Mars may have remained habitable much longer than scientists once thought. Ancient sand dunes in Gale Crater appear to have been soaked by
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Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those su
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Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue
A major clinical trial has delivered an unexpected twist in the search for ways to fight COVID-19 and its lingering effects. Researchers at Mass General Brigham
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The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation
When the Asian financial crisis sent rice prices soaring in Indonesia in the late 1990s, the shock didn’t just strain household budgets—it left lasting marks on
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Funding for green community initiatives
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council says projects can receive up to
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The astronaut who took one giant leap for Manx-kind
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott says being in space "does make you look at Earth
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Case Report: Severe lead poisoning due to exposure to ayurvedic herbal medicine
Discussion on r/science: Case Report: Severe lead poisoning due to exposure to ayurvedic herbal medi
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Crops irrigated with wastewater store drugs in their leaves
Scientists studying crops irrigated with treated wastewater discovered that trace pharmaceuticals often collect in plant leaves. Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce
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Major hedgerow restoration project begins on farm
The restored hedgerows will boost wildlife and help farm productivity, says the National
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Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children
A new study in mice suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence the metabolic health of his children. Researchers found that when male mice consu
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Raccoons will solve puzzles just for fun
Discussion on r/science: Raccoons will solve puzzles just for fun
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Health & Fitness
Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that TDP43 controls a key DNA repair proce
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Hidden deep-sea proteins could supercharge disease tests
Hidden in volcanic lakes and deep-sea vents, scientists have discovered tough new DNA-binding proteins built to survive extreme conditions. After scanning huge
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A donut-shaped protein breaks apart to start bacterial cell division
Researchers have revealed how bacteria precisely control the genes that trigger cell division. The study shows that the MraZ protein, which normally forms a don
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The 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave triggered "cascading" ecological disasters, killing 92% of mussels and 56% of sea ducks. While 75% of species suffered, some heat-resistant plants flourished, showing how extreme events reshape ecosystems in complex, unpredictable ways.
Discussion on r/science: The 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave triggered "cascading" ecological disasters, killing 92% of mussels and 56% of sea du
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NASA launches twin spacecraft to solve the mystery of Mars’ lost atmosphere
Mars didn’t always look like the barren world we see today. Over billions of years, the Sun’s solar wind stripped away much of its atmosphere, helping transform
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Space & Exploration
NASA’s Curiosity rover investigates strange spiderweb ridges on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is investigating strange spiderweb-like ridges on Mars that may reveal a hidden chapter of the planet’s watery history. These “boxwork” f
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Scared of spiders? Scientists say the real nightmare is losing them
Spiders and insects may not be fan favorites, but they are vital to the health of ecosystems—and scientists barely know how they’re doing. Researchers found tha
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Childhood trauma leaves a lasting mark on biological systems. Research shows that the more adverse childhood experiences a person experiences, the higher their risk for mental and physical health problems later in life.
Discussion on r/science: Childhood trauma leaves a lasting mark on biological systems. Research show
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The best eReaders in 2026, tested and reviewed
The latest and greatest ebook readers cram an entire library of content into one device that’s as ea
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The best Kindles
Amazon's eReaders are best-in-class, and offer a legitimate opportunity for distraction-free reading
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How often do people really fart? Scientists built smart underwear to find out
Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest peopl
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Fish are shrinking and dying at higher rates as they adapt to record-high ocean temperatures. A new study warns that this "biological retreat" will slash global fish yields by up to 30% under high-emission scenarios, triggering irreversible changes in marine food webs.
Discussion on r/science: Fish are shrinking and dying at higher rates as they adapt to record-high ocean temperatures. A new study warns that thi
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Earth’s first major extinction was worse than we thought. Fossil finds suggest nearly 80% of life on Earth died some 550 million years ago
Discussion on r/science: Earth’s first major extinction was worse than we thought. Fossil finds suggest nearly 80% of life on Earth died some 550
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7 Kindle settings you should change
Make sure your e-reader is set up exactly the way you want it. The post 7 Kindle settings you should
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GAMECHANGER BIGGER THAN TESLA ROBOTAXI ? AI Bombshell
Elon Musk dropped huge news that changes everything. 7GWs of data center that would be 5 times bigger than XAI colossus and would keep growing faster. Accredite
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It’s time to make the math start mathing #TEDTalks
TED — It’s time to make the math start mathing #TEDTalks
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X US Admiral Describes Two Week Plan for US Victory
x-Admiral Montgomery’s sees a 2-3 week timeline to US control of Hormuz. Conditions must be set for control, if they are not set then it will very difficult to
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Current climate models rely on unproven tech because they refuse to question economic growth. A new framework for "post-growth" scenarios shows that prioritizing basic needs over GDP could satisfy universal well-being using less than half of current global energy and materials.
Discussion on r/science: Current climate models rely on unproven tech because they refuse to question economic growth. A new framework for "post-
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The world’s oldest wild bird has a new grandchick
Biologists have been tracking Wisdom, the roughly 75-year-old Laysan albatross, since the 1950s. The
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SpaceX Testing Booster for V3 Starship Launch in 3-4 Weeks
Super Heavy booster has been ready to continue preflight testing for 5 days and has been testing. SpaceX is conducting a series of tests to activate Pad 2 at St
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Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests they form thro
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Autonomous firefighting robot can drive straight into a 1,000 degree blaze
The tank-like vehicle is already being tested in South Korea. The post Autonomous firefighting robot
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Master gardener Jessica Damiano explains seed packet lingo to aid successful gardening
time to sow the seeds. But what do all those words on the packets really mean? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Master Gardener Jessica Damiano, columnist for
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A daily multivitamin slows the ticking of epigenetic clocks
Discussion on r/science: A daily multivitamin slows the ticking of epigenetic clocks
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Former dairy farm could become peat research centre
Honeygar Farm is one of the few areas in the UK that still holds deep lowland
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