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Health Microplastics in your brain? Scientists warn of links to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

New research warns microplastics may harm the brain and raise Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risks. Scientists urge action now.

Discoveries Two ancient cousins of Lucy walked on two legs in different ways Mac Oliveau

Space Astronomers reveal how passing stars and exploding giants shaped our early solar system Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Fossil tracks in Italy record a turtle stampede from 80 million years ago Mac Oliveau

Space Neutrinos may explain why anything exists at all, study finds Joshua Shavit

Health Global first: Scientists map the microbiome of an entire country Rebecca Shavit

Health Scientists reveal what triggered the Black Death plague in Europe Joseph Shavit

Space At 50 million-light-years long, scientists discover one of the universe’s largest structures Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Microplastics are filling the deep ocean faster than scientists feared Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries The ‘Batman effect’ found to double acts of kindness Shy Cohen

Discoveries Complex life developed much earlier than previously thought, study finds Mac Oliveau

Space Supercomputer simulations reveal why some black holes shine and others stay dim Joseph Shavit

Health Modest amounts of lean, unprocessed beef can be heart friendly, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Ancient DNA reveals southern Africa’s hidden role in the rise of modern humans Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Fermilab experiment finds no evidence for a fourth neutrino, ending a long-debated theory Joshua Shavit

Health New injectable gel could help scarred vocal cords sing again Rebecca Shavit

AI The future of human grief in the age of artificial intelligence Shy Cohen