Microbiomes of the superagers
The secrets to a healthy and prolonged life may lie in the guts of centenarians, people who live beyond their 100th birthday.
Processed Food
We all know that ultra-processed foods are bad for us, but some ingredients are worse than others. We take a deep dive into the most harmful ingredients lurking in ultra-processed foods, what they’re doing to our bodies and how to spot them.
Delete Your Memories
We might soon be able to delete our bad memories forever. But losing them could come at a cost.
Too good to be true?
Injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can all help you shed the pounds, in some cases up to 20 per cent of your body weight. But now, the next generation of weight-loss medication is here, and it comes in pill form… but is it too good to be true?
Plus
- Get your New Year’s resolutions back on track: Struggling to keep up with your New Year’s Resolution? You’re not alone – the downward pressure of real life can make the best of intentions seem unreachable. But there are things you can do to get yourself back on track.
- No humans allowed: Did you know there’s a social media platform just for AI agents? It’s called Moltbook… and the conversations are getting strange.
- Q&A: Your questions answered. This month, our experts discuss: Do any animals hoard treasure? Does exercise ‘use up’ your heartbeats? How many birds fly into buildings? Would an increase in rocket launches harm the ozone layer? Does my brain live a little in the past? Can you stop your sense of taste from dulling as you age? Does my dog have ADHD? Have I ever technically touched anything? How big were medieval war horses? How can I get over my ex? And more…
Issue 430 on sale Tuesday 24 February 2026
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