What I’ve learned after 40 years as the Observer’s science editor
Almost as amazing as the knowledge we have gained in the past four decades is the fact that some people continue to deny the damage we are doing to our
Lab-grown human teeth to ‘fill in the gaps’ in regenerative dentistry
Scientists from King's College London manage to grow a human tooth under laboratory conditions.
‘Unprecedented’ sightings of Asian hornets raise fears for UK bees
Early reports have led experts to believe there could be a surge in the deadly invader, threatening native species They have bright yellow legs, are about 25mm (almost 1in) long,
I’m nearly 60, but my father’s indifference towards me still stings
It’s deeply human to seek approval and recognition from a parent, even when we are fully grownThe question I’m a man in my late 50s. My parents were teenagers when
Singapore and Malaysia at Night
An astronaut orbiting over Southeast Asia captured a colorful photo of the lights from boats, ports, and other lit infrastructure. Read More... Read More
Revolution Now! with Peter Joseph | Ep. 55 | “Civil Rights Regression, Integral & Lee Camp”
In Episode 55 of Revolution Now! (which runs approximately two hours), Peter Joseph explores ten false ideas/narratives that contribute to the modern erosion of civil and human rights. He then...
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
‘It can break you’: Life for parents of autistic children can be exhausting. One podcast is offering hope. Is it real?
A podcast claims to show that autistic children with limited speech may be able to communicate via telepathy. What does the science say about the idea? There’s a moment, 26
‘We are in a housing crisis’: Lismore residents accuse NSW government of demolishing homes that should be relocated
Residents are demanding greater transparency around decisions made as part of the government’s buyback scheme on Lismore’s flood plainGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastSeven months
Only a Dope Would Like DOGE
The popular podcaster Lex Fridman, whose political worldview I have critiqued before, recently said that everyone should be supporting Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). Friedman had
Pluralistic: Blue Cross of Louisiana doesn’t give a shit about breast cancer (12 Apr 2025)
Today's links Blue Cross of Louisiana doesn't give a shit about breast cancer: They owe $421 million for denying 91% of charges for breast reconstruction. Hey look at this: Delights
News Briefing: April 11, 2025
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