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Physics

We need more radioactive drugs. Can we make them from nuclear waste?

The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms. That's why companies are scrambling to refine them from all manner of radioactive waste

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Tobacco plant altered to produce five psychedelic drugs

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Why drug overdose deaths have suddenly plummeted in the US

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Health

Rapamycin can add years to your life, or none at all – it’s a lottery

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Your BMI can't tell you much about your health – here's what can

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Your BMI can't tell you much about your health – here's what can

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Health

Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels

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Life

Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer

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A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

Chemistry

A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

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Health

Weight regain seems to occur within 2 years of stopping obesity drugs

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Mind

2026 will shed light on whether a little-known drug helps with autism

The US government is approving the drug leucovorin to address rising rates of autism, despite limited evidence that it works. This year, results from the largest trial yet should give more insight into its potential

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The weight-loss drugs on trial in 2026 may trump Ozempic and Zepbound

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The cost of weight-loss drugs should fall in 2026

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2026 is set to be an even bigger year for weight-loss drugs

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Health

We'll learn about LSD's potential for treating anxiety in 2026

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