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Extreme heat is now making cities unlivable. How can we survive it?

Unbearable heat in China’s megacities reveals the future many of us face, but also suggests ways we can adapt

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Physics

The universe could vanish at any moment – why hasn’t it?

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The universe could vanish at any moment – why hasn’t it?

Health

Why we now think the myopia epidemic can be slowed – or even reversed

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Why we now think the myopia epidemic can be slowed – or even reversed
A new life on Mars? Expect toxic dust, bad vibes and insects for lunch

Space

A new life on Mars? Expect toxic dust, bad vibes and insects for lunch

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Is the climate change food crisis even worse than we imagined?

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The real reason VAR infuriates football fans and how to fix it

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If an asteroid were heading towards Earth, could you avert disaster?

Space

If an asteroid were heading towards Earth, could you avert disaster?

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Before the Stone Age: Were the first tools made from plants not rocks?

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Before the Stone Age: Were the first tools made from plants not rocks?

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The complete guide to cooking oils and how they affect your health

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Health

Is personalised nutrition better than one-size-fits-all diet advice?

Our metabolism's response to food is highly idiosyncratic and there are hints that tailoring our diet to these personal differences can deliver health benefits

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The surprisingly simple supernutrient with far-reaching health impacts

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Are fermented foods like kimchi really that good for your gut?

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Health

Can we really balance our hormones by eating certain foods?

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Health

The surprising truth about the health benefits of snacking

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