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Scientists find a surprising clue to why the universe’s expansion doesn’t add up

It’s well established that the universe is expanding, but there’s serious disagreement among scientists over how fast it’s happening. Two of our best...

Oct 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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A forgotten 30-year forest experiment just delivered a huge surprise

What’s the best way to manage a forest? Australians have argued about this for decades. The debate is often framed as binary: do we protect forests en...

Oct 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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Your gut bacteria may reveal how fast your brain is aging

A new UCLA study suggests that the pace of brain aging may be connected to bacteria in the gut and the chemical compounds they produce. The findings o...

Oct 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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This common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers

Edward (Ed) Waldner knew something was wrong, even though he could not explain exactly what was happening. At age 55, he was constantly exhausted, reg...

Oct 04, 2026 • 5 min read

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Diet drinks work as well as water for weight loss, major trial finds

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have completed what they describe as the longest and most comprehensive randomized controlled trial to date...

Oct 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Hunter-gatherer societies are often put on a pedestal as paragons of equality – but the reality is more complicated

Hunter-gatherers do not always seek total equality, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t egalitarian.

Oct 03, 2026 • 5 min read

Technology

This protective enzyme could help stop fatty liver disease from getting worse

Researchers co-led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have identified an enzyme that may help protect the liver from the damage that can occur...

Oct 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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ESA’s Juice just used Earth as a slingshot to Jupiter

The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) made a close pass by Earth on September 28, skimming the outer reaches of the atmospher...

Oct 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Leucine does more than build muscle. It powers up your cells

Mitochondria are often described as the powerhouses of the cell because they produce much of the energy our bodies need to grow, move, repair tissues,...

Oct 03, 2026 • 5 min read

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Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk

A molecule made by bacteria in the digestive system may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and accelerate cognitive decline in people with demen...

Oct 03, 2026 • 5 min read

Technology

Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape

Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rapeA woman who says she was gang-raped at Cornell University testified at a...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Tennessee's handling of the death penalty is again questioned after failed execution

Tennessee's handling of the death penalty is again questioned after failed executionTennessee is facing criticism after the failed execution of Christ...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Britain’s long hot summers mean disease-carrying ticks are living longer

Britain’s long hot summers mean disease-carrying ticks are living longerHyalomma ticks are the main transmitter of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, a...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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New map highlights which US rivers should be priorities for protection

New map highlights which US rivers should be priorities for protectionThree-quarters of rivers could lose their biodiversity due to climate change, co...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu – and where you can get vaccinated in US

Why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu – and where you can get vaccinated in USJust about everybody starting at age 6 month...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Tories pledge to slash overseas aid budget to fund ‘biggest prison increase since Queen Victoria’

Tories pledge to slash overseas aid budget to fund ‘biggest prison increase since Queen Victoria’The Tories said their plans would see the vast majori...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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In a 99-cent AriZona Iced Tea can, echoes of childhood autonomy and fleeting freedoms

In a 99-cent AriZona Iced Tea can, echoes of childhood autonomy and fleeting freedomsAriZona Iced Tea has long been a symbol of childhood autonomy and...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Cyclospora found at Mexican farmed linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says

Cyclospora found at Mexican farmed linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA saysThe Food and Drug Administration says it found the cyclospora parasite at a Mex...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Patient died by suicide after insurance delayed medication: report

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Patient died by suicide...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

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Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades

Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decadesFlorida is experiencing its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over...

Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read