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Endometriosis still takes years (and surgery) to diagnose. A new test could change that

The condition impacts around 10 per cent of women
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Close-up of Enallagma cyathigerum (common blue damselfly, common bluet, or northern bluet).

A massive insect study may have made a huge mistake

The debate over the results of a highly-cited paper raises questions about how biodiversity loss should be measured
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Don’t worry, TikTok isn’t really rotting our brains. A psychologist explains why

I'm a neuroscientist. Here's the surprising truth about TikTok 'brain rot'

A recent study suggests bingeing short-form videos is bad for your grey matter.
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Young woman having a consultation with a doctor.

The hidden ovary condition all women should know about, according to a doctor

Premature ovarian insufficiency is one of many overlooked women's health conditions.
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Neutrinos are getting in the way of dark matter detection

Bizarre ghost particles are wreaking havoc with our sensitive technology

Neutrinos are difficult to detect, but they’re starting to show up in places where they’re not wanted.
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Macaques monkey lying on a deer.

This deer-riding monkey could rewrite the story of evolution. Here’s why

New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries.
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Dissolving multi coloured cubes flying to the human brain.

It’s time to change your relationship with dopamine

Going on a ‘dopamine detox’ probably isn’t going to boost your mood and focus.
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The secret to a perfect morning routine probably isn't what you think

Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life.
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Laptop Slot Machine.

I’m a neuroscientist. Here's how gambling can change your brain

We now know that gambling can be as addictive as drugs, but there are factors that can make it even harder to quit.
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Woman experiencing pain.

It's time we rethink fibroids, the silent epidemic affecting 70% of women

Despite their prevalence, awareness of these potentially harmful growths is shockingly low.
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Here’s how the Sun will end all life on Earth

Our star won't keep burning forever.
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