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Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

Meet the judges who will crown Australia’s next breakout startup

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Meet the judges who will crown Australia’s next breakout startup

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is coming to Australia — and we're partnering with Stripe to find the country's most exciting early-stage startups.

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Personalized gene therapy relieves severe epilepsy in two boys

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02267-0 Switching off one copy of a gene also enabled one of the children to walk independently for the first time.

Briefing Chat: Baby T. rex were killers from birth, suggest new fossils

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02338-2 Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.

White House rolls out AI funding — and signals a new era for US science

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02332-8 Chief US science adviser calls for a shakeup in funding while handing out grants to accelerate research with AI.

Bizarre CRISPR enzyme kills cancer cells by shredding their DNA

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02268-z Early tests suggest the protein can be aimed at targets with tumour-causing mutations.

Author Correction: Feature-specific threat coding in lateral septum guides defensive action

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10911-y Author Correction: Feature-specific threat coding in lateral septum guides defensive action

Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'

Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'

A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple

What to Know About Peptides the FDA Is Considering for Use

The New York Times

What to Know About Peptides the FDA Is Considering for Use

The agency is considering whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to produce BPC-157, TB-500 and other previously banned peptides.

The New York Times

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.

A Study Found Asthma Improves After Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric

A Study Found Asthma Improves After Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric

Gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution. New evidence shows how much they may affect people with respiratory issues.

An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides

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