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Leaders

Health

Why controversial ideas in science shouldn't always be dismissed

Researchers suggesting that the keto diet could treat mental health conditions find themselves uncomfortably aligned with people like vaccine-sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr, but that is not a reason to reject the idea

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News

Technology

Flood of AI 'garbage' is pushing open-source developers to the limit

The modern world depends on open-source software maintained by volunteers, but the added demands of checking and fixing AI-written submissions are causing some to burn out and quit

News

Earth

Hidden store of manganese may have helped Earth get its oxygen

News

Health

'Transformative' pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival time

News

Humans

Ötzi's frozen remains may harbour metabolically active microbes

News

Technology

Atom-based quantum computers are catching up in the race to usefulness

News

Earth

Earth has a mysterious triple symmetry that may influence its climate

News

Humans

Stonehenge's altar stone probably wasn't transported by a glacier

News

Technology

Ditch the niceties in AI prompts to save energy use, say researchers

News

Environment

Mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the Atlantic suggests the AMOC is weakening

News

Mind

Becoming a parent may make you love your partner less

News

Life

A chromosome from a frozen rat has been resurrected inside mice

News

Health

Unpicking endometriosis reveals how it affects more than the pelvis

News

Environment

Cuts to US ocean programme will hinder monitoring of El Niño and AMOC

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Analysis

Environment

The looming El Niño could be bad – but much worse is to come

Global warming will amplify the impacts of El Niño events, and could also make them much stronger and more far-reaching

News

Health

Are we getting to the point where it's safe to gene-edit babies?

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Aperture

Environment

Striking photos show how sands are encroaching on oases in the Sahara

A photo essay from Tommy Trenchard explores efforts to protect the fragile ecosystems of oases in Chad

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Features

Health

What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline

Features

Space

Hundreds of new moons are revealing our solar system's violent history

Features

Environment

The last-ditch plan to save coral reefs from utter destruction

Features

Health

Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Culture

Comment

Art and nature come together in stunning new Henry Moore exhibition

A visit to Kew Gardens’ exhibit of the sculptor’s work is a fascinating insight into how he was inspired by nature

Culture

Life

91av recommends a brilliant take on the evolution of birds

Culture

Comment

Sci-fi horror film Backrooms is a triumph for its 20-year-old director

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More

Health

Do turmeric and curcumin have any actual health benefits?

Turmeric is heralded for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence for this is shaky. Taking high doses of its curcumin extract in supplement form can be risky

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Space

How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe

Comment

Mathematics

The maths meme that has been distracting mathematicians for a century

Comment

Tom Gauld's pie chart of what the Mars rover can see

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Twisteddoodles on an endangered species breeding programme

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Comment

Think you have a good sense of humour? So do most people…

Feedback is alarmed by a study that explored how funny people think they are, and that discovered certain traits in those who rate themselves the most humorous

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Letters

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