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Doug Whitney (left, pictured with his son Brian) in November 2022

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Man destined for Alzheimer's may have been saved by accidental therapy

Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy

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Technology

Quantum computers simulated their biggest molecule yet – with help

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Space

Tiny frozen world unexpectedly appears to have an atmosphere

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Physics

300-year-old experiment could become world's best dark matter detector

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Health

Prebiotic chewing gum could be helpful for gum disease

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Smart underwear detects lactose intolerance by tracking your farts

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Environment

2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts

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NHS England rushes to hide software over AI hacking fears

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Life

Oak trees use delaying tactics to thwart hungry caterpillars

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Environment

Will Colombia summit kick-start the end of the fossil fuel era?

With progress at COP climate meetings stalling, 57 countries took part in the first of a new series of conferences aiming to develop road maps away from fossil fuels, but big emitters like China and the US were absent

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Space

The rings of Uranus are even stranger than we thought

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Technology

'Green' cryptocurrency uses 18 times more energy than makers claim

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Health

Your oral microbiome could affect your weight, liver and diabetes risk

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Humans

Human heads have changed shape a lot in the past 100 years

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