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New research shows how psychedelics reorganise the patterns in your brain
Brains scans show a signature linked to a dissolved separation between the self and the world.
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When can you access your super early? A finance and a legal expert explain
There are lessons from the COVID pandemic about why withdrawal rules are so strict.
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After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.
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Homebuyers are choosing homes with much higher carbon footprints than they realize
Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.
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How we found a new transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish
Researchers found that tumours on different catfish were genetically similar, indicating the fish were catching the cancer from each other.
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Zero-hours contracts are about to change in the UK – how managers respond will be crucial
Changes to zero hours contracts are designed to improve employment terms for workers. Will the cost to employers undermine the plan?
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Why does salmonella cause serious illness in some people but not others?
Most people recover within a week. A UK outbreak involving 207 confirmed cases offers a window into the rare route from gut illness to bloodstream infection.
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Could robots help tackle loneliness? BBC’s Ann Droid raises questions about the future of care
As robots enter social care, Ann Droid raises a bigger question: can machines ease loneliness without replacing human connection?
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Wildfires and a summer of extreme heat mean Andy Burnham can’t stay quiet on climate any longer
The new prime minister may find that UK-China relations hold some answers to the climate challenge.
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Ulez linked with better lung growth in children, research finds
Even modest differences in lung function and growth across childhood can matter for long-term health.
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Were Denisovans tall compared to other ancient humans? We should be sceptical
Two Denisovan leg bones from Taiwan came from tall individuals. But we can’t generalise to a whole species just yet.
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Extreme drought is changing Britain’s wildlife – and some effects won’t be seen until next year
Britain’s native species are adapted to a cool, wet climate. This summer is putting them under strain.