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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…
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Wegovy, Zepbound Named First Choice For Obesity Treatment In New Gu…
A new 'living guideline' from the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) as first-line medications for adults…
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Glp-1 Drugs Show Early Promise For Improving Fertility In Males And…
Two recent studies suggest that treating obesity and metabolic dysfunction with GLP-1 drugs could help restore hormonal balance and reproductive function in…
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Vitamin A Overdoses Rose By 38.7% In 2025: How Do You Get The Right…
There was a 38.7% increase in vitamin A overdoses between January and March 2025, likely due to misinformation about measles treatment. Two…
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Glp-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Slow Biological Aging
A post hoc analysis of a study investigating drugs containing semaglutide, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, in those living with HIV, suggests…