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Lead story 01
New scientific insights reveal how hibernating animals manage to preserve vital memories and learned behaviors despite months of extreme physiological dormancy.
Lead story 02
Scientists have discovered that the warty comb jelly can wind back its developmental clock and revert from an adult form to a larval stage under extreme stress, joining an elite club of age-defying organisms.
The wider edition
Science & Tech
AI agents built software, ran experiments and wrote papers in a test of independent research. But their work fell short of a leading conference’s standards, exposing a gap between technical execution and scientific judgment.
Health & Reliance
Lion’s mane contains compounds that intrigue brain researchers. But promising laboratory findings are not proof that a drink can sharpen your day.
Science & Tech
Nail polish that detects drugs in a drink is an enticing concept. But a chemical idea is not the same as a reliable test, points out an analysis from McGill University.
Discovery & History
Discovered just years apart, two collections transformed access to ancient religious writings. Distinguishing them matters more than finding a dramatic shared origin.
Science & Tech
A restored wetland in Somerset remains green while its surroundings are parched. It raises a question about climate adaptation: Must water always be drained away as fast as possible?
Health & Reliance
Digital cognitive behavioural therapy offers another route to support. Research suggests that what happens inside the programme matters more than the technology itself.
Health & Reliance
Tapping pairs gentle fingertip movements with attention to difficult feelings. Here is how the exercise is described—and why it should not be treated as a magic fix for anxiety.
Science & Tech
Blue pigment is not enough. Genetically modified roses show how nearly colorless helper molecules can change a flower's appearance.
Science & Tech
An amoeba from a California geothermal creek reportedly remains active at 64°C, pushing the known heat tolerance of cells with a nucleus—and raising questions about where else to look.
Science & Tech
Pigeons have learned to spot small growths in lung scans. Their skill may help researchers study what doctors see—and what they miss.
Culture & Insight
Small-parcel imports have fallen sharply since the EU introduced a customs charge, but the lasting impact on Chinese platforms remains uncertain.
Science & Tech
An abandoned agricultural field transforms into a vibrant wildflower meadow in just over a decade, proving that allowing nature space to heal is a remarkably powerful and cost-effective approach to restoring biodiversity.
Culture & Insight
Discover how you can get involved with Grobund, from joining the local friend association and communal dinners to securing factory certificates and settling on the land.
Science & Tech
Researchers have developed a breakthrough wireless, soft electronic skin capable of both sensing and reproducing tactile sensations, paving the way for advanced noncontact touch communication and a new Touch Internet of Things.
Culture & Insight
As young adults navigate a landscape defined by economic uncertainty and digital burnout, an increasing number of Gen Z members are turning away from hyper-modern individualism and embracing traditional values, domestic stability, and community roots.
Discovery & History
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence model trained on radiocarbon dating and ancient handwriting has recalibrated the chronological timeline of the Dead Sea Scrolls, suggesting several key manuscripts originated decades earlier than traditional scholarship estimated.
Health & Reliance
Artificial intelligence is breaking decades-long stalemates in medical research, accelerating the discovery of novel drug candidates and unlocking targeted therapies for conditions once deemed completely untreatable.
Science & Tech
Sweden has announced a landmark national legislative proposal to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across a wide range of everyday consumer goods by 2028, leading European efforts to eliminate toxic 'forever chemicals'.
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