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Astronomy

Tabby’s star is probably just dusty, and still not an alien megastructure

New looks at older data on the weirdly flickering Tabby’s star muddy possible explanations — but it’s still probably not aliens.

Genetics

Muscle pain in people on statins may have a genetic link

Many people stop taking cholesterol drugs because of aches, but it has been unclear if the drugs are at fault.

Health & Medicine

How gut bacteria may affect anxiety

Microbes may tamper with the production of tiny molecules in brain regions that help control anxiety.

Animals

Bones reveal what it was like to grow up dodo

Scientists take a first look at the inside of dodo bones.