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Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?
A Danish trial found small memory gains at age ten, but no rise in intelligence and does not support a high-dose routine in pregnancy
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The psychology of overconfidence: why excessive self-belief is often a successful strategy in life
Most people are overconfident. There’s an evolutionary reason for this.
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Museums face growing cyber threats but security remains an afterthought
Time again it is made clear through audits and reports that cybersecurity needs to be more of a priority.
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Solar eclipses are a source of fascination, legends and scientific discovery
What’s the most impressive natural phenomenon known to humankind? Probably a solar eclipse! Here’s a brief overview ahead of this summer’s big celestial event.
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Dash for Ceuta adds heat to Europe’s migration debate
The surge in irregular crossings at Ceuta has been seized on by the far right to criticise Spain’s liberal immigration policies.
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Dense breasts or breast cancer in the family? What screening changes mean for you
If you are at higher risk of breast cancer, screening looks set to change. Here’s what we know so far.
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I feel deep sadness about bird flu and environmental loss. Is this normal?
Grief is an understandable response to witnessing harm to places and species that matter to us.
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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?
Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasites or disease.
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You might be buying the wrong home battery. Here’s how to tell
Four experts explain why the design of your home matters more than the size of your home battery.
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Gaza’s ‘road map’ is driven by Trump, but reluctant passengers and serious potholes could derail pathway to peace
Hamas sees disarmament as parallel to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza; Israel says no withdrawal before complete disarmament.
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5 Bret Easton Ellis adaptations, ranked from worst to best
Bret Easton Ellis’ books seem perfect for the screen, but there’s an art to translating books like The Shards and American Psycho. Which adaptations worked – or didn’t?
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Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from the risks?
It isn’t obvious anymore whether someone is wearing a high-tech computer on their face.