This Week in Science: PCOS Becomes PMOS, an 'Impossible' Crystal, And More!

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This Week in Science: a common disorder gets a much-needed name change; an artificial island found to be older than we thought; an 'impossible' crystal forged in a historic event; and much more! PCOS Is Officially Renamed, After Decades of Misinformation The hormone disorder PCOS has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to address misconceptions. "The term polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has long been recognized as inaccurate and potentially harmful," writes

This Week in Science: PCOS Becomes PMOS, an 'Impossible' Crystal, And More! https://www.sciencealert.com - 16.05.2026 14:16

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This Week in Science: PCOS Becomes PMOS, an 'Impossible' Crystal, And More! https://www.sciencealert.com - 16.05.2026 14:16