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Plans to put all clocks back a second may have to be delayed as water flowing into the oceans slows Earth’s rotation
Renowned collaborative researcher debunked notion that people tend to make rational economic decisions
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Funding needed to drive innovation and make therapies available to all, says co-discoverer Jennifer Doudna
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Lenmeldy gene therapy treats MLD, a condition that attacks the central nervous system of young children
Ruth McKernan aims to make country a hub for research into the condition and accelerate development of new drugs
World Meteorological Organization report highlights rising food insecurity and costs of failing to curb global warming
Officials warn weaknesses in surveillance will hinder vaccine development as countries struggle to agree accord
Scientists alarmed about consistent off-the-charts increase in sea temperatures since March 2023
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World’s most powerful rocket fails in final phase after meeting third test mission’s other objectives
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International agreement could curb the fight for supremacy in today’s most ambitious technology
The £800mn Advanced Research and Invention Agency launches £42mn plan to find cheaper alternatives
We risk forgetting the lessons of the Covid pandemic
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