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By upending the central idea of what causes depression, we are starting to understand some of its mysteries and develop better treatments
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A string of scandals have shown us that web 2.0 has serious downsides. The rose-tinted glasses have well and truly come off - but is web3 any better?
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Eels travel 6500 miles to spawn and die. Now, after two centuries of trying, scientists have finally solved the mystery of this epic odyssey
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Most hospitals ban all drinks for two hours before surgery, but there is growing evidence that these guidelines are out of date, says
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My new novel The Terraformers explores what you might include - and leave out - if you were building an Earth-like planet. I spoke to some scientists to see what might work, says
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From Hannibal to Whitechapel and now this fine adaptation of a bestselling video game, why do fungi so often steal the show in TV thrillers, wonders
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With A Silent Fire, gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella offers a fascinating primer on the crucial role of inflammation in our bodies and the emerging links to diet and disease
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School districts and universities are banning the ChatGPT AI that writes in a human-like fashion, but some teachers say a better approach may be to incorporate it into the curriculum
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