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· 1w ago

Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/03/nitrite-free-bacon-sales-consumers-health-risks #Meat #Food #Health #Society #RetailIndustry #Supermarkets #Nutrition #Business #Waitrose #Science #MedicalResearch #Nutrition #UkNews #Cancer #ConsumerSpending

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Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals

Shoppers are switching from traditional product despite little evidence alternative is safer

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· 1w ago

Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/05/women-more-pain-than-men-global-study #WomensHealth #Health #MedicalResearch #Science #WorldNews

the Guardian

Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds

Researchers looked at pain around the world and across the human lifespan, finding steepest rise happens before age 55

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· 1w ago

Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/05/how-to-spot-saturn-closest-approach-earth #Saturn #Planets #Astronomy #Science #Space #TheSun

the Guardian

Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year

The planet looks like a moderately bright, creamy-white object and is easily visible to the naked eye

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· 1w ago

‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence – podcast https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/oct/05/dangerous-slime-moulds-nature-of-intelligence-podcast #IgNobelPrizes #Science #Biology #Consciousness

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‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence – podcast

Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within itBy Samanth Subramanian. Read by Mikhail Sen

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· 1w ago

SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/01/spacex-speed-record-first-black-female-commander #Spacex #InternationalSpaceStation #Women #Space #UsNews #Society

‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record

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‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record

Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica Watkins

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· 1w ago

SpaceX launches crew to ISS successfully: ‘Thanks for an amazing ride’ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/01/spacex-nasa-watkins-launch #Florida #Nasa #Spacex #UsNews #Space

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SpaceX launches crew to ISS successfully: ‘Thanks for an amazing ride’

Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit, is making her second trip to the space station

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· 1w ago

I went to America’s largest gathering of astrologers. It was a battle over how to read the stars https://www.theguardian.com/science/ng-interactive/2026/oct/01/united-astrology-conference #HistoryOfScience #Space #Science #Religion #UsNews #Chicago #Illinois #Business

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I went to America’s largest gathering of astrologers. It was a battle over how to read the stars

Now a $15bn industry, astrology is more mainstream in the US than ever. But its practitioners are still debating: who gets to have authority on the celestial bodies?

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· 1w ago

Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/01/thursday-briefing-the-long-long-wait-for-a-male-contraceptive-pill-may-soon-be-over #SexualHealth #MedicalResearch #ContraceptionAndFamilyPlanning #Health #Science

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Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over

In today’s newsletter: Reversible male hormonal contraception could reach the market within five to 10 years. But why has this development been so slow?

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· 2mo ago

Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social

Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/06/safety-fears-as-scientists-make-first-viruses-designed-by-ai #Science #SyntheticBiology #InfectiousDiseases #Genetics #MedicalResearch #AiArtificialIntelligence #Technology #WorldNews #Health #Biology #Microbiology #Society

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Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI

Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questions

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· 2mo ago

‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/31/wildfires-extreme-weather-europe-spain-france-climate-crisis-analysis #Wildfires #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeHeat #ExtremeWeather #GreenhouseGasEmissions #FossilFuels #Environment #Spain #France #ClimateScience #Science #Europe #WorldNews

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‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

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· 3mo ago

At last, a proper excuse for monoglots to learn another language: it helps keep your brain young | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/12/learn-another-language-french-restaurant-service-multilingual #Languages #Neuroscience #Education #Linguistics #Science #UkNews

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At last, a proper excuse for monoglots to learn another language: it helps keep your brain young | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

I love busting out a French subjunctive in pursuit of better restaurant service, so it’s a joy to discover there’s a neuroscientific upside to being multilingual, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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· 2mo ago

Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and plastination, dies aged 81 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/27/gunther-von-hagens-creator-of-body-worlds-and-plastination-dies-aged-81 #WorldNews #Culture #Science #AnatomyAndPhysiology #Exhibitions #Germany #DeathAndDying #Museums #ParkinsonsDisease

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Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and plastination, dies aged 81

Controversial anatomist’s body ‘will definitely be plastinated’ in line with his wishes, a spokesperson said

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· 2mo ago

Starwatch: The summer triangle returns to the northern sky https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/27/starwatch-summer-triangle-returns-northern-sky #Space #Astronomy #Science

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Starwatch: The summer triangle returns to the northern sky

One of the easiest patterns to spot, combination of Vega, Deneb and Altair is also visible in the southern hemisphere

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· 3mo ago

First patients enrolled in record-breaking Ebola treatment trial in DRC https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/12/record-breaking-ebola-treatment-trial-drc #GlobalHealth #Ebola #GlobalDevelopment #WorldNews #InfectiousDiseases #DemocraticRepublicOfTheCongo #Africa #MedicalResearch #Science

the Guardian

First patients enrolled in record-breaking Ebola treatment trial in DRC

Two drugs are being trialled in the Ituri region in a programme set up just six weeks after the outbreak was declared, with hopes it will reduce mortality rates

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· 3mo ago

Starwatch: Waning crescent moon pairs up with the Seven Sisters https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/06/starwatch-waning-crescent-moon-pairs-up-with-the-seven-sisters #Space #Astronomy #TheMoon #Science

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Starwatch: Waning crescent moon pairs up with the Seven Sisters

Cluster might look like a mini version of the Plough unless you grab your binoculars

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· 3mo ago

The Guardian view on gene-edited humans: darker uses must be acknowledged alongside medical ones | Editorial https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/05/the-guardian-view-on-gene-edited-humans-darker-uses-must-be-acknowledged-alongside-medical-ones #GeneEditing #Science #Ivf #Law #Biology #Ethics #Genetics

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The Guardian view on gene-edited humans: darker uses must be acknowledged alongside medical ones | Editorial

Editorial: Polling shows that the public supports this new technology, but the conversation must move beyond simple questions of safety

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· 3mo ago

‘Beautiful blobs’: can scientists build life from scratch? – podcast https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/jul/02/beautiful-blobs-can-scientists-build-life-from-scratch-podcast #Science #Biology #MedicalResearch #WorldNews

the Guardian

‘Beautiful blobs’: can scientists build life from scratch? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay hears from co-host Ian Sample and from Kate Adamala, professor of genetics at the University of Minnesota

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· 3mo ago

‘Beautiful blobs’: synthetic life a step closer as scientists make cells using lab-made DNA https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/01/synthetic-life-lab-made-dna-spudcells-scientists #Science #Biology #SyntheticBiology #BiochemistryAndMolecularBiology #Chemistry #Genetics #UsNews #UkNews #WorldNews

the Guardian

‘Beautiful blobs’: synthetic life a step closer as scientists make cells using lab-made DNA

Tiny, quivering spheres designed to feed and multiply raise prospect of artificial organisms to make drugs, food and fuel

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· 6mo ago

Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/29/full-network-clitoral-nerves-mapped-out-first-time-women-pelvic-surgery #SexualHealth #MedicalResearch #Science #Women #Health #Society

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Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time

Anatomy of one of least studied human organs could improve outcomes for women who have pelvic surgery

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· 7mo ago

Vegetarians have ‘substantially lower risk’ of five types of cancer https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/27/vegetarians-have-substantially-lower-risk-of-five-types-of-cancer #Cancer #PancreasCancer #ProstateCancer #BreastCancer #Vegetarianism #UkNews #MedicalResearch #Health #Science

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Vegetarians have ‘substantially lower risk’ of five types of cancer

Study shows lower risk for multiple myeloma as well as pancreatic, prostate, breast and kidney cancers

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· 5mo ago

Desmond Morris obituary https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/20/desmond-morris-obituary #DesmondMorris #Culture #Television #AnimalBehaviour #Science #Animals #Books #Zoology #Zoos #Biology #ScienceAndNatureBooks #Painting #Malta #Catholicism

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Desmond Morris obituary

Zoologist, author and broadcaster who found fame with his groundbreaking 1967 book The Naked Ape

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· 6mo ago

‘Suddenly, boom, it’s completely warm’: summers are getting longer – especially in Sydney, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/14/summers-are-longer-more-intense-temperatures #Summer #Environment #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #Energy #Science #ExtremeWeather #ExtremeHeat

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‘Suddenly, boom, it’s completely warm’: summers are getting longer – especially in Sydney, study finds

Researchers examined trends in 10 global cities, with Sydney’s summer growing at two-and-a-half times the average

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· 6mo ago

Down on your luck? How behavioural neuroscience could help https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/29/down-on-your-luck-how-behavioural-neuroscience-could-help #Neuroscience #Culture #Biology #Evolution #Science #Books #Psychology

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Down on your luck? How behavioural neuroscience could help

The latest research suggests there’s far more to good fortune than mere accident

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· 1w ago

The incredible science of memory manipulation – podcast https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/oct/01/science-of-memory-manipulation-podcast #Science #Memory #Neuroscience #RoyalSocietyPrizesForScienceBooks #Books #Culture

the Guardian

The incredible science of memory manipulation – podcast

Madeleine Finlay hears from Steve Ramirez, an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University, whose book How to Change a Memory was shortlisted for this year’s Royal Society’s Trivedi science book prize.

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· 5mo ago

Richard Dawkins concludes AI is conscious, even if it doesn’t know it https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/05/richard-dawkins-ai-consciousness-anthropic-claude-openai-chatgpt #AiArtificialIntelligence #RichardDawkins #Computing #Science #Technology

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Richard Dawkins concludes AI is conscious, even if it doesn’t know it

Chats with AI bots have convinced evolutionary biologist but most experts say he is being misled by mimicry

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· 8mo ago

New filtration technology could be game-changer in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/23/pfas-forever-chemicals-filtration #Pfas #Pollution #Water #ResearchAndDevelopment #Chemistry #Science #Technology #Research #UsNews

the Guardian

New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers find new way to remove Pfas chemicals up to 100 times faster than current systems

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· 1w ago

‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could provide other important health benefits https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/29/retatrutide-godzilla-of-weight-loss-drugs-other-health-benefits #WeightlossDrugs #Science #Health #Drugs

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‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could provide other important health benefits

Though not yet approved by any regulatory agency, Retatrutide could help improve blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation

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· 1w ago

Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/30/exeter-devon-exhibition-fungi-mushrooms-living-labyrinths-ramm #Fungi #Biology #Science #Art #ArtAndDesign #UkNews #BeatrixPotter

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Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi

Exeter museum to host DJ’s ‘collaboration’ with woodland fungi and artist’s map of her own body’s mycobiome

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· 1w ago

All of a flutter: how butterflies avoid being a predator’s lunch https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/30/how-butterflies-avoid-being-eaten-by-predators-wildlife-insects #AnimalBehaviour #Butterflies #Science

the Guardian

All of a flutter: how butterflies avoid being a predator’s lunch

Their whirring wings and bright patterns help keep them safe from birds, British study finds

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· 1w ago

Why your house might be too clean - video https://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2026/sep/29/why-your-house-might-be-too-clean-video #Hygiene #Science

the Guardian

Why your house might be too clean - video

Our use of cleaning products has increased since the pandemic, but do we understand what they could be doing to our health? The journalist Rebecca Seal recently wrote for the Guardian about the potential impacts of the many chemicals we now use in our homes. She tells Madeleine Finlay how social media has also played a role in transforming our cleaning habits, why the impact of indoor air pollution is so hard to study, and what the current evidence is that cleaning products may be causing harm

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· 1w ago

Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/04/lizard-brain-rational-mind-neuroscience #Neuroscience #Books #Psychology #Culture #Evolution #Biology #Science

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Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds?

It’s a powerful analogy that captured the popular imagination, but the biological reality is quite different

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· 5mo ago

The hantavirus outbreak has been well-handled – but there are still dangerous days ahead | Devi Sridhar https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/12/hantavirus-outbreak-risk-general-public-cruise-ship-group #Hantavirus #InfectiousDiseases #Science #Coronavirus #WorldNews #MedicalResearch

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The hantavirus outbreak has been well-handled – but there are still dangerous days ahead | Devi Sridhar

All the protocols that health experts like me look for have been followed. But outbreaks on cruise ships are notoriously hard to control, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

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· 1w ago

Do you want help from humans or AI bots? Because the UK civil service is changing – and not for the better | The civil servant https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/30/humans-or-ai-bots-uk-civil-service #UkNews #CivilService #Politics #AiArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Science #TechnologyPolicy

Things are changing behind the scenes, so you must decide: do you want human civil servants or AI bots? | The civil servant

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Things are changing behind the scenes, so you must decide: do you want human civil servants or AI bots? | The civil servant

Rapidly expanding AI use within the government is numbing departments to its profound threats. And try arguing with a faceless digital bureaucrat, warns a British civil servant

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Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals

Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds

Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year

‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence – podcast

‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record

SpaceX launches crew to ISS successfully: ‘Thanks for an amazing ride’

I went to America’s largest gathering of astrologers. It was a battle over how to read the stars

Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over

Tree vaccines and gene-edited butterflies among biotechnology projects funded by UK ‘invention agency’

Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI

‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather

At last, a proper excuse for monoglots to learn another language: it helps keep your brain young | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and plastination, dies aged 81

Starwatch: The summer triangle returns to the northern sky

First patients enrolled in record-breaking Ebola treatment trial in DRC

Starwatch: Waning crescent moon pairs up with the Seven Sisters

The Guardian view on gene-edited humans: darker uses must be acknowledged alongside medical ones | Editorial

‘Beautiful blobs’: can scientists build life from scratch? – podcast

‘Beautiful blobs’: synthetic life a step closer as scientists make cells using lab-made DNA

Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time

Vegetarians have ‘substantially lower risk’ of five types of cancer

Desmond Morris obituary

‘Suddenly, boom, it’s completely warm’: summers are getting longer – especially in Sydney, study finds

Down on your luck? How behavioural neuroscience could help

The incredible science of memory manipulation – podcast

Richard Dawkins concludes AI is conscious, even if it doesn’t know it

New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’

‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could provide other important health benefits

Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi

All of a flutter: how butterflies avoid being a predator’s lunch

Why your house might be too clean - video

Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds?

The hantavirus outbreak has been well-handled – but there are still dangerous days ahead | Devi Sridhar

Things are changing behind the scenes, so you must decide: do you want human civil servants or AI bots? | The civil servant