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NASA plans to send crewed missions to Mars over the next decade – but the…
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Guardians of the grid – protecting Europe’s electricity supply from cyber-attacks
In the past decade, cyber-attacks on Europe’s power infrastructure have intensified so much that energy…
why we should imagine talking to our older rather than younger selves, according to an expert in psychology
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The darker side of human rights for great apes
The Spanish government has announced plans to ban harmful experiments on great apes as part…
How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?
Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair…
Ancient human DNA from a South African rock shelter sheds light on 10,000 years of history
Oakhurst rock shelter is an archaeological site near the town of George on the southern…
Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear
Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the…
Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help
You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday…