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Video games.

Boys wired for gaming addiction as dopamine loops hook one in 10

The competitive rush of gaming is rewiring the reward centres of young…
New planets.

Astronomers image rare ‘Tatooine’ world and find atmosphere on lava planet

Two significant breakthroughs in exoplanet research were announced this week, offering unprecedented…
Too much tourism.

AI fairness relies on human choices as algorithms fail to fix too much tourism

Current artificial intelligence models fundamentally fail to account for the complex trade-offs…
Amazon forest.

Amazon in deadly new ‘hypertropical’ climate unseen for millions of years

The Amazon rainforest is transitioning into a new, hostile climate state characterised…
Imagine a better boss.

Daydream believing a better boss can actually work, brain scans reveal

Employees dreading their next performance review might have a new secret weapon:…
Japanese squatters.

Japanese squatters prove democracy is built with a hammer and nails

True political autonomy isn’t forged in protest marches, but in the mundane…
Mental health support.

One in five young people in UK now need specialist mental health care

A seismic shift in demand for mental health services sees girls seeking…
Decoding sarcasm.

Understanding sarcasm and white lies rely on three hidden brain skills

Understanding whether “lovely weather” denotes sunshine or a sarcastic comment about the…
AI headphones.

Smart headphones mute strangers by learning the rhythm of your voice

Noisy rooms often make conversation impossible, but new AI headphones can now…
EV car.

Silent engines and heavy batteries fail to make EVs deadlier than petrol cars

Electric vehicles are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or…