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Kicking up a stink • We need political intervention and joined-up thinking to end sewage pollution crises

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Winged messenger approaches the ISS

The superconductor free-for-all • People around the world are trying to verify if a material called LK-99 is a superconductor at room temperature and pressure. But it is no easy task, finds Karmela Padavic-Callaghan

Inexplicably bright light is coming out of the sun

Death Valley flower may hold secret to plant heat adaptation

We can’t tell if we have goosebumps • People seem to incorrectly report when piloerection makes their hairs stand on end

NASA misplaces Voyager 2 then finds it again a week later

Analysis Dementia tests • Why consumer tests for risk of Alzheimer’s have potential downsides People in the US can now order a blood check online to pick up warning signs of Alzheimer’s, but it is unclear what they can do about it if they are told they are at risk, says Clare Wilson

Is fusion energy finally here? • The US National Ignition Facility has produced a fusion reaction with a net gain in energy. What does that mean, asks Matthew Sparkes

ADHD linked to brain signals • Disrupted brain signals have been tied to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

Ancient whale might have been heaviest animal to ever live