Science

Neanderthals were morning people, a new study suggests.
Science
The New York Times

If you’re a morning person you may have Neanderthal genes

It turns out that Neanderthals carried some of the same clock-related genetic variants as do people who report being early risers.

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Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at SoFi Stadium on August 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
Music
The Economist

The energy of 70,000 Taylor Swift fans can shake the Earth

As recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

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3d rendered medically accurate illustration of amyloid plaques on a nerve cell - alzheimer disease
Health
The Economist

Could newborn neurons reverse Alzheimer’s?

A clutch of new results suggest the human brain may be able to generate new neurons in adulthood, offering a new possible treatment for Alzheimer’s.

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Researchers are hailing a new male contraceptive pill as a game changer after a promising US Government-funded study.
Health
Caitlin Tilley and Victoria Allen

The new male contraceptive pill with 100% success rate

New male pill can be taken 30 minutes before sex and claims to have a 100 per cent success rate.

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