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‘The data on extreme human ageing is rotten from the inside out’ – Ig Nobel winner Saul Justin Newman
From the swimming habits of dead trout to the revelation that some mammals can breathe through their backsides, a group...
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As renewable energy demand rises, mining for critical minerals in the Amazon is at a critical point
Illegal mining for critical minerals needed for the global renewable energy transition is increasingly driving deforestation in Indigenous lands in...
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Ireland, Wales and the scholar who helped unravel their Celtic connections
Ireland and Wales share more than just geographical proximity; they have deep cultural and linguistic connections. And this year marks...
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Four breakthroughs that are changing our understanding of dreams
People have pondered whether dreams have a purpose throughout human history. Modern scientists are fascinated with this question too. For...
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Not even the boss of Starbucks needs to be doing a 1,000-mile commute if they can do the job from home
New Starbucks boss Brian Niccol caused many to spit out their coffee with the news he will commute around 1,000...
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What the unique shape of the human heart tells us about our evolution
Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability...
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A 600-year-old coral shows us how the Pacific Ocean has changed since 1370
A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied...
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five essential reads on what triggered a week of violence
The UK has experienced more than a week of violent rioting, during which white nationalists have marauded through towns and...
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Forests destroyed by wildfires emit carbon long after the flames die – new study
Even in Earth’s high northern-latitude forest, climate change is predicted to make wildfires more frequent and severe. Earth’s far north...
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Can the Olympics survive the climate crisis?
The 2024 Olympic Games opened on the same week Earth recorded its hottest day ever. A different kind of record-breaking...
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