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How understanding plant body clocks could help transform how food is grown Why plants’ oscillating genes matter for humans.

Did life evolve more than once? Researchers are closing in on an answer The question of how difficult it is for life to emerge is interesting – not least because it can shed some light on the likelihood of finding life on other planets.

Depression is more common in the suburbs than in city centres – new research Areas of Danish towns and cities with fewer people and more cars come with a higher risk of depression.

Rust out: why boredom at work can be harmful and what employers can do about it Occasional boredom at work is normal and healthy, but if you’re stuck in it long term it can damage your wellbeing.

The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor of all plants and vital for the health of the planet Take a moment to consider the natural beauty of mosses – and their history as some of the most intrepid explorers in Earth’s history.

Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it Wakefulness drugs like Modafinil point to a new frontier of technosleep driven by personal goals rather than medical need.

The UK wants to export its model of AI regulation, but it's doubtful the world will want it Rishi Sunak is pitching the UK as a hub for AI regulation, but some experts doubt its appeal.

How the UK is getting AI regulation right With fine-tuning, the approach correctly balances the risks with the need to encourage innovation.

Why understanding how spiders spin silk may hold clues for treating Alzheimer's disease The surprising parallel between spider silk spinning and fibres toxic to humans could lead to new clues about how to fight neurodegenerative disorders.

Betelgeuse: star is continuing to behave mysteriously – here's what would happen if it exploded There are signs that Betelgeuse may be evolving rapidly – meaning a supernova explosion may happen sooner rather than later.

UFOs: what we'll learn from the Nasa panel investigating sightings Nasa is taking reports of unidentified objects seriously, but it hasn’t found aliens yet.

An element essential to life discovered on one of Saturn's moons, raising hopes of finding alien microbes Five out of the six essential elements required for life on Earth were known to exist on Enceladus. Now the sixth and final one has been found too.