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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 photographer has shared black-and-white images of pigeons in flight above the Coronado Ferry Landing in San Diego, California, captured on a foggy morning. The moody monochrome treatment of a familiar waterfront scene is drawing appreciation from photography fans, who are engaging with the minimalist compositions and the atmospheric coastal light.

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 of the children's book 'Peppa Pig: Peppa's Windy Fall Day' is drawing a large audience among families with toddlers this Halloween season. The story, which follows Peppa through a windy autumn day, is being shared as a seasonal read for young children, and the video has collected nearly 287,000 likes, showing strong interest in Halloween-themed picture books for kids.

A new Peppa Pig full episode compilation, running 26 minutes, follows Peppa and her family as they follow a mystery map and discover a hidden art house. The release is drawing large audiences, with the art-themed adventure resonating with young viewers and families tuning in to the extended episode.

A one-hour Peppa Pig compilation centered on a school bus trip is circulating widely and drawing heavy engagement from families and young viewers. The episode collection follows Peppa and her friends on a bus outing, in keeping with the show's familiar classroom-and-adventure format, and it is currently one of the most-watched children's titles.

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.

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 one-hour comedy compilation imagining Peppa Pig with African parenting styles is drawing large audiences online. The video plays on familiar jokes about strict, frugal African parents reacting to Peppa's family habits, and viewers are sharing it widely for its relatable humor. It sits within a popular genre of culture-based parody edits of the children's cartoon.

A new compilation of Peppa Pig episodes in French, featuring the chips-themed story, is attracting strong attention with over 136,000 likes. The official French Peppa Pig channel published the collection of short stories for young children, and viewers are actively engaging with the content, reflecting the enduring popularity of the British preschool series in France.

A Danish painting of a young girl absorbed in a book is being shared as part of an autumn-themed celebration of reading. The work, 'Læsende Lille Pige' ('A Reading Girl'), was painted in 1900 by Johan Gudmundsen-Holmgreen (1858-1912). Book lovers are using the image to recommend weekend reading and celebrate the quiet pleasure of reading on autumn Sundays.

World Animal Day is being marked with posts explaining the difference between 'animal' and 'wildlife'. Commenters point out that 'animal' is the broader biological category, covering pets, livestock, zoo animals, lab animals and even humans, while 'wildlife' refers only to undomesticated species living in nature. The distinction is being used to encourage people to consider the welfare of all animals, not just wild ones, on the annual awareness day.

Biological aging clocks based on epigenetic markers have reportedly held up in a field test conducted in rural West Africa, according to coverage of the study. The finding suggests these aging measures, largely developed from data on Western populations, can perform accurately in a very different environment. It is seen as a step toward making epigenetic aging tools more broadly applicable in global health research.

A brand-new Peppa Pig Tales episode for 2026 shows Peppa surviving an adventure inside a Minecraft-style 'Blockworld', released by the official Peppa Pig channel. The crossover of the popular preschool character with a video game setting is drawing big attention online, with engagement already in the hundreds of thousands.

Researchers have developed a blue pigment-based catalyst that converts carbon dioxide directly into methane, offering a new potential pathway for mitigating climate change. The approach could turn a major greenhouse gas into a usable fuel source, drawing attention as scientists search for practical carbon capture and utilisation technologies.

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.

New research highlighted by Nautilus shows male pigeons increase their parental effort when circumstances become difficult, taking on more of the work of raising chicks. The findings offer a window into how bird couples share caregiving duties and adapt their behaviour under stress, and are drawing attention among animal behaviour enthusiasts.