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Baldness: sugar 2dDR tested on mice and in a clinical trial in 2026A gel containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose prompted hair regrowth in mice. A human trial is registered for 2026, but no clinical results have been published so far.
CDs, MP3s and streaming: why the ways we listen to music are diversifyingStreaming still dominates the global market, but CDs and local files retain their uses. Figures for 2025 published in 2026 shed light on the choice between access, collecting and autonomy.
Guillaume Pitron: why the oceans are becoming a new arena for rivalryIn *Océans. Le nouveau partage du monde*, published on 14 October 2026, the journalist examines the scramble for undersea resources. The law of the sea and ecological risks shed light on what is at stake.
Should you put a spider back outside? The answer depends on its habitatSpiders found in a house do not all live there in the same way. Two natural history museums explain why one-size-fits-all advice is not enough.
Pain: what six million responses reveal about age and sexPain often increases fastest before the age of 55, without necessarily peaking then. A global study distinguishes patterns by body area and sex.
Winter time: beneath the sea, animals follow different clocksOur clocks change, but the ocean does not. Yet fish, plankton and corals set their activity by the light, the tides, the Moon and the seasons.
Potted lemon tree and olive tree: two different approaches to overwinteringWaiting for the first frosts is not right for every Mediterranean plant. Species, shelter temperature, light and drainage should guide your choice.
Bathroom plants: choosing according to light and careSpider plant, maidenhair fern or peace lily: conditions matter more than humidity alone. And these plants are no substitute for ventilation.
Somalia: understanding the projected food risks for the end of 2026September analyses project 5.4 million people to be in a food crisis or worse between October and December. How should these figures and warnings about reduced healthcare be understood?
Bleached corals: why contact with a healthy clone speeds up their recoveryAn experiment at Stanford enabled five bleached fragments to recover through contact with genetically identical corals. The results are promising, but still limited to the laboratory.
Forests supported to change how they are managedRhineland-Palatinate is publicising the reopening of the KWM programme. Deadwood, soils and habitat trees give these commitments practical substance.
Mental health: taking part in decisionsThe WHO campaign asks a practical question: how much influence do people directly affected have over the services that support them?