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The Children's Mental Health Crisis Nobody Knows How to Fix
Rates of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents have doubled since 2010. Here is the evidence on what is causing this and the painful debate about smartphones versus other factors.
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How the Longevity Drugs That Work in Animals Are Failing in Human Trials
Dozens of compounds extend lifespan in mice. Almost none have worked in human trials. Here is the biology behind the translation gap and the researchers who think they know how to cross it.
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The Countries Winning at Renewable Energy and the Secret They Don't Advertise
Denmark, Portugal, and Uruguay are running on near-100% renewable electricity. Here is the specific policy mix and grid management that made this possible — and what others aren't copying.
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The Obesity Epidemic's Most Unexpected Cause — It Might Not Be What You Eat
New research points to sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and environmental chemical exposures as major drivers of the obesity epidemic. Here is the evidence that the 'eat less, move more' narrative misses.
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The Psychedelic Renaissance Is Now Mainstream Medicine
MDMA-assisted therapy is under FDA review, psilocybin is legal for therapy in several states, and ketamine clinics are opening everywhere. Here is the honest state of the science.
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The New Class of Alzheimer's Drug Is Finally Working — Here Is What 'Working' Actually Means
Lecanemab and donanemab slow Alzheimer's progression. Here is the specific clinical benefit, the serious side effects, and the brutal economics of treating the world's most feared disease.
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The Heat Pump Revolution That Is Finally Replacing Gas Boilers in Cold Climates
Modern cold-climate heat pumps work at -30°C and use half the energy of gas heating. Here is why the technology has finally solved the cold climate problem — and what holds back adoption.
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The New Science of Gut Bacteria That Eat Your Medication
Gut bacteria can metabolise and inactivate your medications before they reach the bloodstream. New research shows this varies enormously between people and explains why drugs work differently for different people.
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What the Largest Study on Walking and Longevity Revealed About Steps Per Day
A massive longitudinal study found the optimal daily step count for longevity is lower than fitness trackers suggest. Here is the specific data and the dose-response relationship.
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The Science of Fasting That the Wellness Industry Got Half Right
Fasting is everywhere in wellness culture. Here is what the science actually shows works, what's overstated, and the specific populations for whom fasting is contraindicated.
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The Vertical Farm That Is Growing Salad Without Sun — And Why It Might Save Food
Vertical farms using LED lighting can grow 350 times more food per acre than conventional farms. Here is the economics, the limitations, and the specific crops where vertical farming wins.
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Why Sleep Deprivation Is the Silent Pandemic Nobody's Treating Seriously
Chronic sleep deprivation affects one-third of adults and costs $411 billion annually in lost productivity. Here is the full health damage it causes and why society keeps ignoring it.
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The Personalised Supplement Revolution — Does Your Body Actually Need Any of This
Personalised supplement companies are testing your blood and shipping custom vitamin packs. Here is what the science actually says about whether you need them — and what most people actually lack.
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The Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria That Is Going to Kill 10 Million People a Year by 2050
Antimicrobial resistance already kills 1.27 million people annually. By 2050 it could kill 10 million. Here is the specific bacterial strains to worry about and what is being done.
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The Anti-Cancer Foods That Science Has Actually Validated
The internet is full of 'anti-cancer superfoods' that don't work. Here is the honest scientific evidence for which dietary patterns and specific foods have genuine cancer prevention evidence.
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Precision Fermentation Is Making Animal-Free Dairy That Actually Tastes Right
Precision fermentation can now produce milk proteins identical to cow's milk. Here is how the technology works and when animal-free cheese and ice cream that taste like the real thing will be mainstream.
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The Gene That Determines Whether You're a Morning Person or Night Owl
Your chronotype — whether you're a morning lark or a night owl — is largely genetic. New research identifies the specific genetic variants involved and what this means for how we structure society.
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The Carbon Capture Plant That Is Finally Working — At Real Scale
Direct Air Capture facilities are now capturing meaningful carbon at significantly reduced costs. Here is what breakthrough shifted the economics and what needs to happen to make it climate-relevant.
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Hydrogen Is Finally Getting Serious — Here Is Where It Actually Makes Sense
Hydrogen energy hype has been replaced by pragmatic deployment in specific applications. Here is where hydrogen genuinely makes sense and where battery electric has already won.
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The Bio-Harmony Diet That Knows When You Should and Shouldn't Eat
The 2026 nutrition trend 'bio-harmony' aligns eating with circadian rhythms and metabolic markers. Here is the science behind time-restricted eating and which specific approaches have the best evidence.
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How Algae Could Feed 10 Billion People Without Destroying the Planet
Algae-based proteins and nutrients are moving from laboratory novelty to commercial food ingredient. Here is the specific production advantage algae has over conventional agriculture.
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Indoor Air Pollution Is Worse Than Outdoor — Here Is the Evidence You Can't Ignore
Studies show indoor air can be 2-5x more polluted than outdoor. Here is what is generating the pollution in your home and the specific interventions that actually help.
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The Science of Loneliness Shows It's Killing People — And Nobody Is Taking It Seriously Enough
New research shows lonely people have a 29% higher risk of heart attack and 32% higher risk of stroke. Here is the full biological picture and why government responses are inadequate.
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Why Jet Lag May Be Completely Curable Within Five Years
New research on circadian rhythm manipulation shows jet lag can be eliminated by precise light exposure timing. Here is the specific protocol and the technology being built around it.