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An implant made from biodegradable materials chills nerves to 10°C, reducing pain signals sent to rats' brains, and can be absorbed into the body over time

A new insight into why some IVF embryos go into "developmental arrest" could help researchers create treatments that coax them into growing normally

In a major environmental case, the US Supreme Court has ruled to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Here's what you need to know

Infection with Zika or dengue viruses affects the microbiome of the skin, ramping up production of compounds that entice mosquitoes. But treatment with a common acne medication may cancel out this effect

An artificial intelligence that scours crime data can predict the location of crimes in the coming week with up to 90 per cent accuracy, but there are concerns how systems like this can perpetuate bias

An electrode implanted in the necks of three monkeys with partial arm paralysis stimulated nerves in the spinal cord and amplified the signals of nerve cells that had survived paralysis

Peat bogs are an important carbon store, so mushroom growers are searching for a way to grow their produce on other substrates

A buoy powered by the movement of waves could be used to sense water levels for early flood warning systems or to check long-term water quality

Amid the pandemic, the life expectancy of American Indian or Alaska Native people is thought to have fallen by nearly five years from 2019 to 2021, the biggest decline of any ethnic group in the US

It's best known as a deadly poison, but in low doses, carbon monoxide can have therapeutic benefits for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and cancer. Now, researchers may have found a way to deliver the treatment safely in a foam

It's best known as a deadly poison, but in low doses, carbon monoxide can have therapeutic benefits for conditions like IBS and cancer. Now, researchers may have found a way to deliver the treatment safely in a foam

Unusual punctuation in headlines makes people more likely to share news stories on Facebook, but phrases like “this will blow your mind” are a turn-off, finds a study

A hidden reservoir of red wolf DNA has been found in coyotes in southwestern Louisiana – and it could be used to help the endangered wolves grow their wild population

David McRaney's argument that it is possible to find common ground with those holding diametrically opposing views is a tonic, finds Chris Stokel-Walker

Farmers' markets sell more diverse fruit and veg than big stores. They are also a repository of knowledge, and serve as plant conservation hubs, says Beronda L. Montgomery

Feedback learns to avoid drinking a cup of coffee before hitting the shops, while also pondering the benefits of a remote-control hot tub, and continuing the hunt for a new word for anti-expert

New guidelines from the World Health Organization recommending abstinence from alcohol in pregnancy could have wide ramifications, warns Jules Montague

Modern dogs have ancestry from wolves in Asia and Europe, according to a study analysing DNA from 72 ancient wolves going back 100,000 years

A diving manoeuvre used by raptors to slow down before landing on a branch could improve technology for flying and perching drones

Norovirus lives in the gut – but mouse studies suggest it may also survive in salivary glands, and the discovery implies there are additional measures we could take to limit infections