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Urevo SpaceWalk E4W under-desk treadmill review: A worthy addition to your home office
By Anna Gora published
Reviews Compact, stylish and smart-enabled, the Urevo SpaceWalk E4W walking pad is an affordable way to hit your step goals in the comfort of your own home.

Common parasite decapitates human sperm
By Bill Sullivan published
If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread throughout your body.

Does the color purple really exist?
By Alice Sun published
The color purple is, in a way, invented by our brains.

Science news this week: Overdue earthquakes and star-shaped brain cells
By Alexander McNamara published
June 14, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Iron deficiency in pregnancy can cause 'male' mice to develop female organs
By Clarissa Brincat published
Low iron levels can flip the genetic switch on a mouse's sex during development, causing XY embryos to grow female features. But it's not clear whether the effect applies to humans.

People can be identified by their breathing patterns with 97% accuracy
By Emma Bryce published
Breathing patterns among humans are so unique that they can work as an identification tool, scientists report. They propose someday using breath as a way to diagnose disease.

Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: Breathe easy this summer
By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and Molekule Air Pro to RabbitAir A3.

There's a new blood test for Alzheimer's — here's how it works
By Theresa Sullivan Barger published
In patients showing cognitive decline, a new blood test for Alzheimer's is expected to make diagnosis more convenient, accessible and inexpensive than other existing tests.

Doctors could combat antibiotic resistance — and save lives — by tracking superbug evolution in real time, study hints
By Shira Gordon published
A new proof-of-concept study explored the feasibility of tracking the evolution of superbug infections in real time to help save infected patients.
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