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LA 2028: the athletes to watch

From sprint lanes to the climbing wall, these are the competitors our sports desk expects to make headlines this season.

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What voters want from the next parliament

Cost of living, jobs for graduates and public services top voters’ concerns. Here is how the electoral lists answer them.

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How gut health may shape our mood

Researchers are mapping how the bacteria in our gut talk to the brain, and what that could mean for mood and anxiety.

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The everyday habits science links to a healthier mind

Exercise, sleep, time outdoors and social contact: the everyday habits with the strongest evidence for a healthier mind.

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Climate change is already a health story

Heatwaves, shifting disease patterns and poorer air quality are already changing public health priorities worldwide.

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What the new dietary guidelines change

What changed in the new dietary guidelines, what stayed the same and what it means for your weekly shop.

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Why sleep is your immune system’s best ally

Why a good night's rest helps your body fight infection, and simple ways to protect your sleep during busy weeks.

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What new brain imaging reveals about memory

New imaging tools are revealing how memories form, how the brain rewires itself and why rest matters for learning.

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AI in the studio: new tools, open questions

Designers, musicians and writers are adopting AI tools, but questions about credit, copyright and jobs remain open.

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Migration at a record high: why people move

Conflict, climate and the search for work are driving record movement of people. We look at the causes and the effects.

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Trade is moving closer to home

Shipping routes, tariffs and regional supply chains: what the latest trade figures reveal about the world economy.

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Cryptocurrency: what to know before you buy

Before you invest, understand how digital currencies work, why prices swing so sharply and what regulators are doing.