This is the reason you can't lose weight

Dear Reader,
We finally have a roadmap out of lockdown, but is it too cautious? Sarah Knapton, our science editor, takes a look at the data and modelling behind the plan and argues that it is overly tentative in several areas. Meanwhile, Allison Pearson makes a moral and human argument for why the lockdown should end sooner.
Tiger Woods completed one of the greatest comebacks in sport when he won the 2019 Masters after years of pain and multiple back surgeries. After his terrible car crash this week, he faces an even greater challenge. In this fantastic long read, our writers look at Woods’s career from every angle and consider whether he might ever make it back to the course.
Our metabolisms have been held up as the key to weight loss and a healthy body, but is that right? Not at all, says Herman Pontzer in his new book. He explains why that makes weight loss so hard and why exercise isn’t the answer (even if it does keep you healthy).
Finally, the Perseverance landing on Mars was one of those rare, unifying moments of genuine awe at the ingenuity of mankind and the wonders of the universe. This terrific piece has the full story of the voyage, complete with all the extraordinary footage. Don’t miss it.
Chris
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