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Are baby girls more sociable? Super El Niño, meningitis outbreak explained – podcast
Madeleine Finlay sits down with her co-host and Guardian science editor, Ian Sample, to discuss three science stories from the week, including a study that offers a clue in the age-old debate about whether sex differences are present from birth or a product of socialisation. Also on the agenda is th
More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases
A large study tracking more than 95,000 people suggests that how you sleep may be linked to your risk of developing dozens of diseases. People who spent more time in REM sleep had lower risks of 83 conditions, including dementia, heart failure, and Parkinson’s disease, while more deep sleep was asso
GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children
Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes may face an overlooked risk: nutritional deficiencies. A new study found that nearly 1 in 6 young patients developed a diagnosed deficiency within a year of starting
NIH details $170 million biomedical research reproducibility effort
Agency director announces literature search tool, other plans to improve reliability of science findings
Little-known arm of immune system could be key to better vaccines, cancer therapies
The CD1 system responds to lipids, not proteins, driving reactions to bee stings, bacteria, and possibly poison ivy
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Parents call for accountability in daughter’s death
NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports for the series “The Cost of Denial” about a 21-year-old college student who went into the hospital for a broken ankle and ended up dying because of an over prescription of painkillers. Her parents say the system is broken and put part of the blame on the push for prof
Bumblebees don’t mind a little plastic in their honeypots
Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02988-2Insects show off their adaptability by incorporating unfamiliar construction materials to build honey-storage vessels.
Youthful fans of YouTube sports videos stick to the sofa
Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02989-1University students who are highly motivated to watch sports online do not report higher participation in exercise.
GLP-1 drugs fail to help some people lose weight — scientists are on a quest for answers
Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03020-3Understanding why some people see no benefits from potent anti-obesity medications could lead to new therapies and personalized weight-loss regimens.
Health
'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
Sports
Inter Milan’s Pavard and Çalhanoğlu take their jerseys to the runway and prove every fan right
Health
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
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Milei threatens at UN that Argentina will take ‘matters into our own hands’ on Falklands
Argentinian president accuses United Nations of being filled with ‘parasites’ in bellicose general assembly speechJavier Milei has condemned the UN as he warned that Argentina would take “matters into our own hands” in its dispute with Britain over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.In a causti
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Hurricane Polo exploded in intensity in just 24 hours. Is the 'super' El Niño to blame?
Hurricane Polo exploded from a tropical storm into a powerful Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours and is one of the strongest Pacific hurricanes on record.
Sports
André Onana turns to a bizarre fire-and-cupping therapy to recover after training
Science
Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?
The BBC's Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season's most powerful storms.
Sports
AI Already Knows Who Will Win LaLiga: Here’s How Real Madrid and Barcelona Stand After Seven Matchdays
Opta’s model still lists Barcelona as the top contender for the title and lowers Real Madrid’s chances following José Mourinho’s team’s loss to Atlético Madrid.
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I know that many people already want me to leave..."
Portugal's captain spoke to the press ahead of the first Nations League match against Wales
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Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak
Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.
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Earth's first bats didn't come from where we thought, landmark genetic study reveals
In the largest study of its kind to date, researchers compiled data from 103 bat genomes and 44 fossils to rewrite the bat family tree and determine where these animals first evolved.