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Editor's choice Friday, 3 March 2017
Early life? Fossilised filaments from hot ocean vent claimed to be earliest evidence of life
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Tiny mineralised filaments smaller than a human hair found in rocks more than 3.77 billion years old may be evidence of one of the oldest lifeforms on Earth. But not everyone is convinced.
Tone deaf?
So you think you can't sing? It could be all in your mind
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Great Moments in Science
Freezing in the office? It's because air conditioning standards are sexist
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
The plastic problem
Plastic and how it affects our oceans
Monday, 27 February 2017
Task masters
Brainy bees learn to use tools by watching other bees
Friday, 24 February 2017
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16 Psyche: A world like no other
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Between Mars and Jupiter is an asteroid that's like nothing else in the solar system.
- Scientists discover seven Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby stars
- Organic matter discovered on dwarf planet Ceres hints at potential for life
- Pregnant reptile fossil suggests bird ancestors gave birth to live young
- Even Earth's deepest ocean trenches contain high levels of pollution
- DNA reveals how pitcher plants evolved to become flesh-eaters
- 'Platypus of microbiology' bacterium pushes boundaries of evolution
- Scientists cook up material 200 times stronger than steel out of soybean oil
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Soul weight, head eggs, e-cigarettes
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Why do you get an egg on your head when it gets hit? How much does a soul weigh? Why do you wake up with a song stuck in your head?
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How humankind has changed our planet
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Many factors have contributed to how Earth has changed over time, but humankind has been a major contributor in a relatively short period of time, writes Dr Karl.
Earth science
The science of earthquakes explained
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Earthquakes can cause immense damage to buildings and infrastructure, trigger tsunamis, and reshape the Earth's surface with their force. But how do earthquakes begin, and why are some much more devastating than others?
Great Moments in Science
Could we capture and store energy from lightning?
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Could lightning power the planet instead of fossil fuels? Dr Karl does the numbers and the answer is surprising.
Girls in science
Budding young inventors take innovations from classroom to market
Saturday, 11 February 2017
At first glance, Eloise Holwill, Angela Jia and Zara Mammone do not look like your typical inventors - at least not the ones you are taught about in history and science class.
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