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Why gene editors want to treat fetuses when they are still in the womb

Gene editing in the womb could be more effective than the same treatment after birth, as it is easier to deliver the necessary genetic machinery to fetal cells

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Environment

Anger over COP29 finance deal threatens progress on carbon cuts

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Space

Exploding interstellar space rocks could explain mystery radio flashes

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Humans

Hunter-gatherers built a massive fish trap in Belize 4000 years ago

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Space

Meteorite crystals show evidence of hot water on ancient Mars

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Technology

Risk algorithm used widely in US courts is harsher than human judges

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Space

Bacteria found in asteroid sample – but they’re not from space

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Environment

Crushed rocks outpace giant fans in race to remove CO2 from air

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Technology

Majority of people believe their devices spy on them to serve up ads

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Health

What to know about creatine, the gym supplement with wide benefits

Creatine is commonly associated with athletes and bodybuilders, but the popular supplement seems to have broad benefits on everything from ageing to brain function

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Health

Common chemical in drinking water hasn’t been tested for safety

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Life

Worm-like fossil is the oldest ancestor of spiders and crustaceans

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Life

Chimpanzees seem to get more technologically advanced through culture

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Life

Brainwave experiment shows minke whales have ultrasonic hearing

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