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Most detailed survey of spaceborne particles yet opens new mysteries
The AMS particle detector on the International Space Station NASA An 11-year-long survey of the particles and antiparticles near our…
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Why we must investigate Phobos, the solar system’s strangest object
Walter Myers/Science Photo Library Next to Earth, Mars may be the most-studied world in our solar system, currently home to…
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Bonobos can tell when they know something you don’t
Kanzi, one of three captive bonobos whose mental abilities were tested in the study Ape Initiative Bonobos are quick to…
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Omega-3 supplements seem to slow down biological ageing
Omega-3 supplements could be a simple way to slow down ageing Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images A daily omega-3 supplement seems to…
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Rice variant slashes planet-warming methane emissions by 70 per cent
Rice fields are a major source of methane emissions Thirawatana Phaisalratana/iStockphoto/Getty Images A new variety of rice created by simple…
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January 2025 sets surprise record as hottest ever start to a year
Sunset in San Diego, California, during an exceptionally warm January Kevin Carter/Getty Images January has surprised climate scientists by setting…
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Rat populations in cities are booming as the planet warms up
Rat sightings are on the rise in New York City Fatih Aktas/Anadolu/Getty Images It has long been predicted that many…
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Salamanders fill their toes with blood to release sticky grip
The translucent toes of a wandering salamander William P. Goldenberg How salamanders manage to move around on uneven, vertical tree…
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The Neck review: A lively history of the neck is full of surprises
We adorn the neck with jewels and perfumes, and it plays a key role in human courtship rituals Martin Parr/Magnum…
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Amazon river dolphins may send messages with aerial streams of urine
A male Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) urinating into the air Claryana Araújo-Wang Male Amazon river dolphins have been documented…
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