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Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence and eliminate the hepatitis B virus, offering a potential path toward a functional cure for the chronic infection. The approach targets the viral genetic material without cutting DNA, and the findings, reported by Nature, are being discussed as a promising step for the hundreds of millions living with hepatitis B worldwide.

Reports say epigenetic editing — altering gene activity without changing DNA sequence — is moving closer to clinical application as the bioengineering tools behind it mature. Unlike CRISPR-style gene cutting, epigenetic approaches aim to switch genes on or off reversibly, and researchers see growing potential for treating disease with fewer permanent risks. The field is watching which tools and trials will translate first.

A public library in east London has removed several children's books featuring a popular cartoon pig from its shelves, including titles about migration, after complaints about the author's political views. Staff said the decision was made following concerns raised by a local campaigner, while critics, including the author himself, have called the removals censorship and demanded the books be reinstated.

A read-aloud edition of the children's book Peppa's Windy Fall Day, featuring the popular character Peppa Pig, is drawing wide attention as a Halloween-season story for children and toddlers. The autumn-themed tale follows Peppa on a blustery fall day and is being shared as a seasonal pick for young readers and families preparing for Halloween.

A new 26-minute Peppa Pig episode is drawing large audiences, following Peppa and friends on a mystery map mission that leads them to a hidden art house. The story centres on the characters discovering the secret location and exploring art along the way. It is one of the most-watched children's videos worldwide at the moment.

A one-hour comedy compilation depicting Peppa Pig characters as African parents is drawing large audiences, with over 150,000 likes. The video humorously applies stereotypical African parenting styles to the cartoon family, resonating with diaspora and African viewers who recognise the tropes of strict discipline, comparing, and frugality played for laughs.

A new French-language Peppa Pig compilation, featuring the episode about chips, is circulating online and pulling in a large audience, with more than 130,000 likes reported. The collection gathers favourite moments and full episodes from the popular children's animated series, aimed at young French-speaking viewers. Parents and fans continue to share Peppa Pig content widely, keeping the long-running preschool show firmly in the online conversation.

Artist Evansky shared a set of loose, playful pigeon doodles, explaining that she wants her art to feel more fun and spontaneous after a long stretch of over-rendering her work. She notes that experimenting in this way can feel risky even for a professional artist, and she is working hard to embrace a lighter, less polished approach. The post has drawn an encouraging response from other artists dealing with the same struggle.

A promotional offer for player-themed shirts covering the NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, WWE, MLS, WNBA and UFC is circulating, with a discount code for fans of athletes branded as 'legends'. The push includes hockey-focused messaging alongside football references, encouraging fans to buy gear themed on their favourite players.

A travel feature compares three popular American vacation towns, arguing that Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri each offer a distinct take on classic Americana, from beach boardwalks to mountain entertainment. The piece highlights how these family-oriented destinations have built loyal followings with affordable getaways, live shows and roadside attractions that define traditional American leisure travel.

A new Thai recipe book is drawing attention for its unconventional approach to food illustration, using hand-ripped collage and vivid pigments to evoke what flavours feel like rather than depicting dishes realistically. Coverage by design publication It's Nice That highlights the project as part of a broader interest in expressive, tactile food visuals, with readers praising how the textured artwork captures the sensory intensity of Thai cooking.

A bird feeder describes how often feral pigeons try to court while being hand-fed: females eat calmly from an open palm while a male paces, spins and performs his courtship dance along the feeder's forearm, at times jumping between hands to reach the female. The anecdote has drawn amused responses, with tag communities swapping similar encounters showing how bold and unbothered urban pigeons are around humans.

Students from Nanyang Technological University have developed a new approach to keeping pigeons off urban buildings and public facilities. Traditional anti-bird spikes are prone to rust and seen as inhumane, and the students drew on a natural structure for inspiration in creating an alternative method to address the hygiene hazards caused by pigeon droppings.

A large pig was spotted running loose through an Evansville, Indiana neighborhood early in the morning, prompting a response from animal control, sheriff's deputies, and a rescue group. The officers worked together to safely capture the animal, and the odd sight has drawn amused attention as a light-hearted odd news story.

Baylor College of Medicine is drawing attention for gene-modified pig livers that could help ease the shortage of human organs for transplant. The Houston Chronicle reports the research could point to a new future for organ transplantation, as xenotransplantation advances and demand for donor organs continues to far outpace supply in the United States.

A German nature photographer has published the 107th entry in an ongoing 2026 birdspotting photo series, featuring a woodpigeon. The image, shared on a personal photography site, highlights common garden birds through nature photography. Bird enthusiasts continue to follow such series for their regular documentation of everyday wildlife.

A photographer in Montreal has posted macro images of three mushrooms, shot on a Nikon Z8 and tagged under nature, botany and photography hashtags. The images are being shared among wildlife and nature photography audiences, drawing small but positive engagement from readers who follow macro and botanical photography.

A transplant surgeon at the University of Wisconsin is arguing that organs from animals could be the future of transplantation, according to a profile in The Capital Times. The piece highlights growing interest in xenotransplantation, where genetically modified pig organs and similar approaches are being explored to address the chronic shortage of human donor organs.

An artist, Amelie Doussot, has announced the start of a new drawing series done in dry pastel. She describes the pleasure of applying dense pigment to paper and being able to spread it as she wishes, sharing the work with art and drawing hashtags. It is a personal artistic project rather than a news event, with modest engagement so far.

The Spartanburg Youth Theatre is putting on a production of 'The Three Little Pigs', according to a report from WSPA 7News. The local children's theatre company, based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is performing the classic story with young local performers. Beyond the announcement of the show itself, there are few details available about the production's run dates, venue or audience reaction.

Footage of baby horseshoe crabs clambering over one another, described as 'like bulldozers in a demolition derby', has been shared by BBC Wildlife Magazine. The tiny creatures pile onto each other's backs in slow, clumsy heaps, a behaviour readers are finding endearing. Horseshoe crabs are ancient animals, and images of their early life stages tend to draw wide attention online.