How epigenetics affects our ability to lose weight
A new study adds to the evidence that obesity isn't about will power
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Ammonia was detected on an ‘exoplanet’. Here’s why it matters
It helps us figure out whether GJ 504 b really is a planet or not
The demise of fact-checking
Social media misinformation has real-world consequences
The power of guesswork
Sometimes, a good guess is the key to scientific discovery
New life in the veins
From Soviet scientists to tech moguls, blood has been the subject of our wildest experiments
Book review: Our Moon
A new tribute to our celestial neighbour blends science and history – to surprisingly poetic effect
The new age of the cyborg?
Brain-computer interfaces are already changing lives for people with disabilities, but the technology is overtaking the ethics
Understanding why we age
Machine learning is being used to understand why some people age quicker than others
How to recycle wind turbines
Britain plans to build thousands of wind turbines. And a scientific breakthrough may help ensure they don't end up in landfill
China’s green paradox
Xi Jinping may have skipped this year's COP, but China is making giant strides when it comes to clean energy