science
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Specimen analysed after discovery in Myanmar is found to be well preserved and 75m years older than previous tropical lizard discoveries
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The American astronaut tells reporters how he kept his wits during more than 340 days in space and what it’s been like to readjust to Earth’s gravity
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Although not a concrete link to microcephaly, study shows that Zika can infect cells similar to those involved in brain development and disrupt cell growth
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Breakthrough could allow potent new personalised treatments which prime patients’ own immune systems to attack biological markers on tumours
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Study concludes that new technology involving brain-machine interfaces could benefit humans living with paralysis or motor neurone diseases
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How many Sumatran orangutans are there? More than we thought but fewer than there were.
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Timelapse footage filmed from the International Space Station shows the northern lights above Earth
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About 10,000 tourists are expected to join 100,000 Indonesians hoping to catch a glimpse of the only total solar eclipse of 2016
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SpaceSpaceNorthern lights as seen from space – timelapse videoTimelapse footage filmed from the International Space Station shows the northern lights above Earth
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BiologyBiologyHand of God? Scientific anatomy paper citing a 'creator' retracted after furorePaper states “hand coordination should indicate the mystery of the Creator’s invention,” although the Chinese authors say a linguistic mix-up is to blame
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GeneticsGeneticsGenetic denialism is unhelpful - genes play a role in who we areA recent article by Oliver James claimed there’s no role for genetics in intelligence and psychological problems. Professor Marcus Munafo disagrees
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Medical researchMedical researchCancer Research UK explains how immune cells could tackle tumours – videoThis animation by Cancer Research UK explains the new findings which could revolutionise cancer treatment
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PsychologyPsychologyWhat does your favourite colour say about you?It has long been believed that the shades you prefer reveal much about the type of person you are. Here’s your chance to find out, says Ben Ambridge
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PhysicsPhysicsThe 100 best nonfiction books: No 6 – A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking (1988)The theoretical physicist’s mega-selling account of the origins of the universe is a masterpiece of scientific inquiry that has influenced the minds of a generation
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A ritual with rocks observed in a study in Guinea has profound implications for our relationship with the animal kingdom
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opinion
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Is binge-watching bad for your mental health?
Monita Karmakar and Jessica Sloan KrugerOur research shows that binge-watchers are more likely to report higher stress, anxiety and depression. What we don’t know yet is whether the link is causal -
I used to think Kelly, typically for an astronaut, was a little robotic. But his amazing adventures in space – including that gorilla suit – showed us otherwise
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This animation by Cancer Research UK explains the new findings which could revolutionise cancer treatment
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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is the only American to have spent 340 days in space. In addition to his research, he captured his unique view of the Earth
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Take a look at the highlights of Scott Kelly’s year in space from space walks to getting dressed up as a gorilla
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Nasa has shared vision of US astronaut Scott Kelly safely back on planet Earth after his historic 340-day mission
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European Space Agency footage shows what appears to be a gorilla chasing British astronaut Tim Peake inside the International Space Station
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Archeologists are excavating a 3,000 year-old oak wheel at a site described as the Fenland Pompeii
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British astronaut Tim Peake tweeted this timelapse footage of the British isles from the International Space Station
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Hand of God? Scientific anatomy paper citing a 'creator' retracted after furore