Science
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What is hMPV, the virus spreading through China?
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has probably been infecting people for centuries ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Alarmist headlines that warn of China…
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How the covid-19 pandemic distorted our experience of time
Five years ago, in January 2020, a new year had begun, one that would be like no other in living…
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Covid-19 led to a new era of vaccines that could transform medicine
Some covid-19 vaccines are based on long-anticipated mRNA technology The covid-19 pandemic saw the advent of a revolutionary technology: the…
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The neuroscientist using music to help treat Alzheimer’s and more
Neuroscientist David Levitin explores how music can help heal us in his new book Natalie Foss Most of us already…
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Are tech firms giving up on policing their platforms?
Social media companies have long struggled with moderating the behaviour of billions of users, and now it seems they are…
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Genetically modified toxic semen could suppress troublesome insects
Genetically engineered male fruit flies can transmit poison to females during mating Abdul Latif/Alamy Insects that spread disease and damage…
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AI helps radiologists spot breast cancer in real-world tests
Radiologists can benefit from AI assistance Amelie Benoist/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Artificial intelligence models really can help spot cancer…
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Batteries made from industrial waste could store renewable energy
A redox flow battery at a power plant in Japan. A new process could replace rare metals in these batteries…
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The remarkable science-backed ways to get fit as fast as possible
Watching an athlete at their peak is thrilling. Fulfilling one’s own athletic potential, not so much. Getting fit is hard and…
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The best sci-fi films for 2025: M3gan 2, 28 Years Later, and Mikey 17
In the latest Tron movie, Jared Leto’s AI has an offer for humanity Disney Enterprises When your goofy, low-budget, horror…
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