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‘Woolly mammoth mice’ are now real (and posing a major ethical dilemma)

Are scientists so preoccupied with whether or not they could bring back mammoths, that they’re not concerned with whether they should?
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Your dog’s weight struggles might be genetic (just like in humans)

Researchers studied over 200 very good boys to find the key genetic links between human and canine obesity.
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These are the best exercises to overcome insomnia: new study

Experts crunched the numbers on over 2,000 people to uncover the ultimate workout for a better night's kip.
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Regularly reading articles like this will protect your brain from ageing: new study

Or any feature, book, or even email, according to new research.
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New issue: Detecting dementia

Many of us liken dementia to a loss of memory, but the condition comes from a much more fundamental erosion of the very structures our brains depend on. Dementia has multiple causes, and the collective symptoms typically sneak up on us. Our grey matter will have been diminishing for years before we, or those around us, notice a difference in our behaviour. As a result, we’re only able to spot most cases of dementia very late. But mercifully, that could be about to change. In this issue, we look at the breakthrough science on the cusp of developing a biological test to spot dementia early.
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The two numbers that could solve maths' biggest mysteries

It’s one of modern mathematics’ most challenging problems. How close are we to solving the Mandelbrot set’s final obstacle?
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4 ridiculously easy ways to upgrade your pancakes, according to science

Whether you’re going fluffy or thin, these easy science hacks will take your pancake game to the next level.
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Could this be the bold new future of depression treatment?

A headset claims to treat depression, and it might be more than marketing hype.
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Scientists ‘bring back’ the woolly mammoth… as this mouse

Jurassic Park would be a much cuter place with these ‘de-extinct’ critters running around.
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Could we really build a space elevator?

A quick way to get to space, but are space elevators really possible?
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