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5 extraordinary ideas about the mind and what it means to be conscious
4/26/2024
To celebrate the launch of our new event series in the US, kicking off with a masterclass on the brain and consciousness, we have unlocked five incredible long reads
Rare mutation that causes short stature may shed light on ageing
4/26/2024
The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease
Alpacas are the only mammals known to directly inseminate the uterus
4/26/2024
When alpacas mate, males deposit sperm directly into the uterus, a reproductive strategy not confirmed in any other mammals
As Bird Flu Spreads through Cows, Is Pasteurized Milk Safe to Drink?
4/26/2024
H5N1 influenza virus particles have been detected in commercially sold milk, but it’s not clear how the virus is spreading in cattle or whether their milk could infect humans
People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh Judgments
4/26/2024
Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others
How Unhealthy Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
4/26/2024
Processed foods have been blamed for many health problems, but dietary research is tricky and nuanced
Audio long read: Why loneliness is bad for your health
4/26/2024
New research is revealing the mechanisms linking loneliness and conditions like dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease.
Could a rare mutation that causes dwarfism also slow ageing?
4/26/2024
People with Laron syndrome have a low risk of heart disease and a number of other age-related disorders, hinting at strategies for new treatments.
Want to make a difference? Try working at an environmental non-profit organization
4/26/2024
Moving to non-profit work requires researchers to shift their mindset to focus on applied science for policymaking and conservation practice.
Future of Humanity Institute shuts: what’s next for ‘deep future’ research?
4/26/2024
Researchers from several disciplines hope to predict — and prevent — scenarios that pose risks to humanity.
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