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The social media ban is an experiment – here’s how it will be studied

Scientists have long grappled with how to measure the effect of social media on children. Now, the UK government has announced a total ban for everyone under 16, and researchers are rushing to design rigorous studies before it comes into effect

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How to sparkle in conversation with strangers

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Light micrograph of a section through an ovary showing cysts caused by endometriosis

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Unpicking endometriosis reveals how it affects more than the pelvis

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CXP17N Giant Anatomical Man model outside the Tate Modern London promoting Damient Hurst

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New Scientist recommends a deep dive into our organs by Giulia Enders

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Keto diet shows real promise for anorexia recovery

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Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start

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Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start

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How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel

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Can we harness quantum effects to create a new kind of healthcare?

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Can we harness quantum effects to create a new kind of healthcare?

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Flotation tanks deployed to combat PTSD after devastating wildfires

Maui in Hawaii experienced some of the worst wildfires in US history in 2023. Amid concerns of a PTSD epidemic, flotation tanks are being deployed to the island to help restore people's mental health

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PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS, and it’s a momentous move

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PCOS postpones perimenopause and allows pregnancies at older ages

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The best new popular science books of May 2026

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Red-light therapy does have health benefits but not the ones you think

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