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A scanning electron micrograph of a mouse's nerve cell that is affected by misfolded versions of the proteins amyloid and beta, which are thought to drive Alzheimer's disease

Health

Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's

Boosting the brain's waste-disposal system is increasingly showing promise for Alzheimer's disease, with a study now suggesting that a novel approach eases brain deficits and symptoms associated with the condition

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Space

We may have seen a 'dirty fireball' star explosion for the first time

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Technology

How worried should you be about an AI apocalypse?

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An illustration of an enzyme called RNA polymerase replicating viral RNA

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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Life

Surprise fossil discoveries push back the evolution of complex animals

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Life

Bumblebees surprise scientists by showing a sense of rhythm

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Nelson Dellis holds his trophy after winning the annual USA Memory Championships in New York in 2011

Mind

Unprecedented insight into memory champion's brain reveals his tricks

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Space

We may have just glimpsed the universe's first stars

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Space

Historic Artemis II launch sends astronauts bound for the moon

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Life

Tobacco plant altered to produce five psychedelic drugs

Genetically engineering tobacco plants could enable a more sustainable production method for psychedelic drugs, which are increasingly in demand for research and medical uses

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Environment

The Iran war is exposing the huge risks in our food system

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Technology

The first quantum computer to break encryption is now shockingly close

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Life

Male octopuses have a favourite arm that they mostly use for sex

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Health

Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

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