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Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity

Children seem to be less likely to be obese if they live at high altitude, which may be due to its effect on metabolism and appetite

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ADHD drugs reduce risk of criminal behaviour, drug abuse and accidents

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An illustration of the production of the key signalling molecule interferon, produced by a protein complex binding to DNA

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mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection

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Technology

Jacket that gets thinner when you sweat could help avoid overheating

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This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency.

China’s lunar lander completes key test for mission to the moon

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Environment

Pacific Ocean changes may ‘lock in’ US megadrought for decades

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Reindeer on the Arctic tundra in summer
Environment

The surprising way plants can slow Arctic melt

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Technology

Tiny discs can levitate in the upper atmosphere using sunlight alone

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Humans

Fossil teeth may come from a new species of early hominin

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Technology

GPT-5’s modest gains suggest AI progress is slowing down

OpenAI’s latest large language model has achieved seemingly underwhelming improvements in performance, leading to questions about whether the AI industry can make significant advancements with its current designs

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Mind

Couples who meet online may have lower relationship satisfaction

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Health

Vape mouthpieces could be swarming with fungi that harm airways

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Humans

DNA analysis reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England

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Humans

Why a mysterious group of ancient humans doesn’t have a species name

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