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Daily briefing: Reading for pleasure linked to big brain benefits


Evidence that reading for fun is related to structural brain changes, improved mental health and reduced risk of cognitive decline. Plus, go prospecting for clean-burning hydrogen gas underground and discover the oldest galaxy ever seen.

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