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Supercentenarian María Branyas Morera, pictured with researcher Manel Esteller

Health

World’s oldest person had a young microbiome and 'exceptional genome'

Scientists have studied the genetics and lifestyle factors that enabled María Branyas Morera, officially the oldest person in the world until she died last year, to reach 117 years old

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What we know, and don't, about the link between painkillers and autism

Analysis

Mind

Mapping the structure of the brain doesn't fully explain its function

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Artist's reconstruction of dinosaur Joaquinraptor casali

Life

Dinosaur found with a crocodile in its jaws named as new species

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Physics

Hints of exotic dark matter particles could be hiding in LHC data

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Space

Venus has lava tubes, and they're weird

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An aerial view of illegal deforestation in the Amazon in Mato Grosso state, Brazil

Environment

Cutting down the Amazon will bring extreme rain, wind and heat

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Physics

Unforgeable quantum money can be stored in an ultracold ‘debit card’

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Health

One blood sample could reveal the age of 11 of your organs and systems

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Earth

Atmospheric hydrogen is rising, which may be a problem for the climate

Ice core records of atmospheric hydrogen reveal a huge rise in concentration since the Industrial Revolution which has contributed to global warming – and could sway the debate over hydrogen as a fuel

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Where you store fat may influence the effect it has on your brain

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Technology

Quantum computers have finally achieved unconditional supremacy

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Health

Starting HRT in early menopause may reduce women's risk of Alzheimer's

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Life

Stunning amber deposits hold insects from the time of the dinosaurs

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