SCIENCE

The world, the universe and us: We’re relaunching our weekly podcast

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Brain signals can change the gut microbiome in as little as 2 hours

The intestinal lining of a mouse, with several bacteria (green) and one red blood cell (red)IKELOS GmbH/Dr. Christopher B. Jackson/Science…

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US plans massive health database to study autism – will it work?

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, JrTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images When Robert F Kennedy…

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US government defunds research on misinformation

Disinformation can be especially prevalent on social media sitesStefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has…

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We can build quantum computers using the rules of special relativity

The odd effects of special relativity can be harnessed to build quantum computersYuichiro Chino/Getty Images Special relativity could be harnessed…

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New colour seen for the first time by tricking the eyes

Our retinas could be made to see a vivid shade of blue-greenMikeCS images/Alamy Five people have witnessed an intense green-blue…

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Astronomers claim strongest evidence of alien life yet

Artist’s impression of the planet K2-18b and its host starESA/Hubble, M. Kornmesser Astronomers claim to have seen the strongest evidence…

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US military launches initiative to find the best quantum computer

The control room at quantum computer start-up QuantinuumQuantinuum The US military has launched an effort to determine who may be…

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The evolution of easier births means slower walking and pelvis issues

Pelvis width may influence the risk of birth complications and back painCavan Images/Getty Images The width of a person’s hips…

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No, the dire wolf has not been brought back from extinction

Romulus and Remus are genetically modified grey wolvesColossal Biosciences A company called Colossal Biosciences says it has revived an extinct…

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