Science
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Is there such a thing as a ‘vegetative electron microscope’? Doubtful
Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe…
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Where is the TV drama to move the dial on climate change?
Everyone in the UK is talking about Adolescence. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, the hit TV drama follows…
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Colossal ancient icebergs left grooves on the bottom of the North Sea
Tabular icebergs are breaking away from the ice shelves of Antarctica James Kirkham City-sized icebergs once drifted past the coast…
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Proto review: An elegant account of how one ancient language went global
The now-extinct Tocharian language on a scrap of parchment Sakkmesterke/Alamy ProtoLaura Spinney (HarperCollins (UK) Bloomsbury Publishing (US, 13 May)) A new book…
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The surprising supplement that really can improve your brain health
There are many dietary supplements available but what does the evidence say on brain health? JSB Co./Unsplash Alongside my morning…
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Daily doses of peanuts could desensitise adults with the allergy
Peanuts are one of the most common foods people are allergic to nafterphoto/Shutterstock Adults with peanut allergy reduced their risk…
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How astonishing observatories could do big physics from the moon
When Michael Collins floated above the far side of the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, he knew…
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Lyme disease treated with antibiotic that doesn’t harm gut microbiome
Lyme disease can spread to people via ticks Heiko Barth/Shutterstock An antibiotic that is commonly used to treat pneumonia rid…
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Can climate science attribute economic damage to major polluters?
Climate change can exacerbate droughts SOPA Images Limited / Alamy Are fossil fuel companies directly responsible for the climate change…
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First evidence of gladiator fight with lion seen in Roman-era skeleton
We know from ancient texts that Roman gladiators fought lions, but physical evidence has been lacking until now DEA PICTURE…
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