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What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of the disease gets name

  Scientists have formally recognized a new type of diabetes, dubbed type 5 diabetes, that…

Unlock pinecone secrets with this science activity

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Mother’s voice seems to boost language development in premature babies

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A black hole that was eaten by a star seems to have gotten revenge by consuming the star from the…

Themis Ecosystem Is Way More Than the Breakthrough Technologies and Digitalization of Outputs

As COP30 looms in Belém, Brazil, this November 2025, global leaders are under renewed pressure. Nations are announcing climate targets,…

There are five types of sleep – here’s what that means for your health

Different people may experience one of five types of sleep, and these profiles each highlight how our shut-eye affects our…

Biodegradable plastic made from bamboo is strong and easy to recycle

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Is the universe really one big black hole?

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a…

While Trump Green-Lights Coal, Europe Doubles Down on Clean Energy

For years, countries around the world have been trying to figure out how to fix their energy habits. The big…

Themis Ecosystem Prepares For Development Block 03

While the Themis Ecosystem European teams are preparing tirelessly for the big launch—including opening the most advanced biomass factory globally,…