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Lab-grown womb lining implanted with human embryos

Cambridge researchers create a replica human womb lining, successfully implanting early-stage embryos. This breakthrough could transform our understanding of early pregnancy and miscarriage.

Why hasn't human nature evolved with technology?

A Guardian reader asks why human morality remains primitive despite technological evolution. Explore the philosophical question and share your answer. Submit your thoughts to nq@theguardian.com.

IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos

Couples in the UK are using a legal grey area to screen IVF embryos for traits like intelligence and height, raising major ethical questions about 'designer babies'. Discover the implications.

Polygenic Embryo Screening in IVF: How It Works

Polygenic embryo screening (PES) is a new IVF add-on that claims to predict disease risk. Explore the science, the controversy, and what UK experts say about its efficacy and ethics.

Human washing machine costs £300,000

A Japanese firm plans to sell a futuristic human washing machine for nearly £300,000. The device cleans and dries users in 15 minutes using microscopic bubble technology. Read more about this luxury innovation.

Teenager executes family killer in Taliban stadium

A 13-year-old boy has carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting dead the man convicted of murdering his family. Read the full report on the Taliban's return to brutal justice.

Podcast: Is AI Making Us Stupid?

A new podcast explores whether AI tools like ChatGPT are eroding human intelligence. Listen to the debate on the future of thinking and problem-solving.

Stoppard's The Human Factor: A Budgetary Disaster

Tom Stoppard reveals how extreme budget restraints doomed his Graham Greene adaptation, The Human Factor (1979), forcing a cut of a playful James Bond dig. Discover the inside story.

Bra fitting reveals a powerful antidote to loneliness

A health journalist's quest for new bras uncovers a profound moment of human connection, highlighting how fleeting interactions can combat isolation in our digital age. Discover the importance of being 'held'.

Couple jailed for modern slavery in brothel

A couple from Smethwick has been sentenced for running a human trafficking ring, exploiting 14 women in a brothel. Learn how to spot the signs of modern slavery.

1000 Women on Death Row: The Hidden Crisis

An in-depth investigation reveals the global crisis of women on death row, from the US to Iran, where abuse and injustice are ignored. Read their stories.

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