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Daily Briefing: Ovaries Start A Second Job After Menopause
The organs might begin a role in the immune system after egg production stops. Plus, precise gene-editing of human embryos and a…
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Where, When And How To Watch The 2026 Solar Eclipse
This August a total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across…
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Daily Briefing: Humans And Great Apes Giggle In The Same Rhythms
The findings hint that vocal motor control might have evolved from a shared ancestor. Plus, sea turtles’ navigation skills are only so-so…
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Possible Signs Of Ancient Life On Mars Are Rich In Complex Carbon
An instrument on the Perseverance rover has identified large, complex carbon compounds alongside unusual patterns on the surface of rocks that resemble…
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Screwworm Could Be The First Species Targeted By An ‘Extinction Drive’
We have developed genetic technologies that could wipe out entire species of pests that are harmful to us. Columnist Michael Le Page…
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The 17 Best Popular Science Books Of 2026 So Far
The first six months of the year have brought us popular science reads on everything from consciousness to cosmology. Liz Else rounds…
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The Lunar Botanist With A Plan To Farm Vegetables On The Moon
Jessica Atkin knows more than anyone else about what it would take to supply food for a moon base. She reveals how…
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Hidden Black Hole Could Explain Mystery At The Heart Of Our Galaxy
The area surrounding our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole contains three strangely different populations of stars – but one hidden black hole…
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Daily Briefing: Sperm Whales Have Different Dialects
Whales in different areas of the Mediterranean use varying patterns of clicks and pauses. Plus, a technique to make protein samples one…