Replacing sugar with artificial sweetener may help your gut microbiome

One of the longest trials of artificial sweeteners to date found that they may increase beneficial gut bacteria, though the boost may also be related to weight loss ​One of the longest trials of artificial sweeteners to date found that they may increase beneficial gut bacteria, though the boost may also be related to weight …

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We’re starting to understand why childhood adversity leaves its mark

Experiencing severe hardship in childhood can have a lasting impact. Understanding this better could open the door to more effective treatments ​Experiencing severe hardship in childhood can have a lasting impact. Understanding this better could open the door to more effective treatments Experiencing severe hardship in childhood can have a lasting impact. Understanding this better could …

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12,000-year-old rock art found in Arabia reveals a lost civilization

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia discovered over 170 ancient rock engravings that may be among the earliest monumental artworks in the region. Created between 12,800 and 11,400 years ago, the massive figures were carved when water and life returned to the desert. The art likely marked territories and migration routes, revealing social and symbolic sophistication. Artifacts …

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Record-breaking chip sidesteps Moore’s law by growing upwards

A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator materials, which allow it to outrun the limits of miniaturisation ​A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator materials, which allow it to outrun the limits of miniaturisation A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator …

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MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine

MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate — a breakthrough that could reshape how we treat hundreds of genetic diseases. By fine-tuning the tiny molecular “tools” that rewrite DNA, they’ve created a new system that makes 60 times fewer mistakes than before. ​MIT scientists have found a …

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They’re smaller than dust, but crucial for Earth’s climate

Coccolithophores, tiny planktonic architects of Earth’s climate, capture carbon, produce oxygen, and leave behind geological records that chronicle our planet’s history. European scientists are uniting to honor them with International Coccolithophore Day on October 10. Their global collaboration highlights groundbreaking research into how these microscopic organisms link ocean chemistry, climate regulation, and carbon storage. The …

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They found the switch that makes the body attack cancer

Scientists have found a way to transform hard-to-treat tumors into targets for the immune system. Using two protein stimulators, they activated strong T-cell and B-cell responses and built immune structures inside tumors that improved survival and prevented recurrence. This approach could make existing immunotherapies and chemotherapies more effective and long-lasting. ​Scientists have found a way …

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The centre of our galaxy may be teeming with dark matter particles

A mysterious excess of gamma rays in the middle of the Milky Way may come from dark matter particles smashing into one another and annihilating ​A mysterious excess of gamma rays in the middle of the Milky Way may come from dark matter particles smashing into one another and annihilating A mysterious excess of gamma rays …

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There’s a simple way we could drastically cut AI energy use

If users chose the most efficient model each time they performed a task with AI, researchers calculate it would slash energy consumption by more than a quarter ​If users chose the most efficient model each time they performed a task with AI, researchers calculate it would slash energy consumption by more than a quarter If users …

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