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Healthy old people.

‘Super agers’ win the genetic lottery twice to keep their memories young

People in their 80s who retain the sharp memories of those decades…
Video gaming.

Gaming more than 10 hours a week is the ‘tipping point’ for bad health

Playing video games is generally harmless, but a new study has identified…
Near death experience.

Science still cannot say why the dying leave their bodies and see the dead

A major attempt to explain near-death experiences as simple brain chemistry has…
Bamboo.

Fastest-growing plant on Earth identified as potential new ‘superfood’

The world’s fastest-growing plant could soon become a staple of global diets…
Greenwashing.

Greenwashing buys companies ‘false stability’ that evaporates over time

Companies that exaggerate their environmental credentials to attract investors receive a short-term…
Science gets smaller.

AI makes scientists faster and more famous, but it is shrinking science itself

Artificial intelligence is acting as rocket fuel for individual scientific careers, but…
Emojis.

Doctors are putting smiley faces and pill emojis in permanent medical records

The humble smiley face has officially crossed the digital divide into one…
Dog lover.

Grief for a pet can be more distressing than losing a human relative

For one in five people, the death of a beloved pet is…
Man smoking.

Smokers three times more likely to quit for good using smartphone apps

Smartphone apps could be the key to kicking the habit for good,…