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Flying closer than any other mission, spacecraft set to unravel the sun’s mysteries -
Gelatine capsule could prevent unplanned pregnancies caused by errors in daily pill use
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He Jiankui’s original research, published for the first time, could have failed, scientists say -
Nasa satellite sends back images showing wreckage of Chandrayaan-2 mission, with debris found scattered nearly a kilometre away -
Homo sapien invasion may not have prompted Neanderthals’ demise 40,000 years ago
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Mode of delivery unrelated to whether a baby is overweight as a young adult, study suggests -
Funds intended for specific project will instead be spread across Science Museum’s work -
Science Weekly podcast
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Ketamine might sound like an unlikely candidate for treating addiction and depression. But a growing number of scientists believe the drug could help. Over the next two episodes of Science Weekly, Hannah Devlin speaks to two experts who are using ketamine in their work in very different ways. In this episode, we’re focusing on alcohol dependency and the findings that a single dose of Ketamine could positively impact on heavy drinkers -
Dr Amy Dickman talks to Nicola Davis about her career trying to bring a halt to the decline in big cat populations -
Science Weekly Up early or lying in: why we need different amounts of sleep – Science Weekly podcast
Requiring minimal amounts of sleep is sometimes seen as a badge of honour. But for many of us, being able to actually function is a different matter altogether. So why is it that some people seem to need more or less sleep? And what are some of the ramifications if we don’t get enough? Hannah Devlin speaks to two experts whose work is bringing new understanding to our sleeping behaviours -
Callum Roberts is a British oceanographer, author and one of the world’s leading marine biologists. Sitting down with Ian Sample, Callum talks about his journey into exploring marine habitats, his subsequent work observing the world’s coral reefs and how, despite the urgent threat posed to the majority of these densely populated habitats, he still maintains an almost unswerving optimism for the future of his profession and of coral reefs in general
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Science and art meet on a mind-blowing visit to the European Organization for Nuclear Research, while the fairytale streets of the Swiss capital are a wonder, too -
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Creative subjects are on the decline in schools and universities, yet they are vitally important to society -
Voters have woken up to the climate emergency. Equally urgent is the threat to wildlife – and the issues are linked, says Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion
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Ketamine might sound like an unlikely candidate for treating addiction and depression. But a growing number of scientists believe the drug could help. Over the next two episodes of Science Weekly, Hannah Devlin speaks to two experts who are using ketamine in their work in very different ways. In this episode, we’re focusing on alcohol dependency and the findings that a single dose of Ketamine could positively impact on heavy drinkers
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The night sky above the US midwest was illuminated by a meteor on 11 November
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Since launching in 1977, the Nasa probe has captured never-before-seen images of the solar system
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Engineers demonstrate new spacesuits designed to fit a more diverse crew with the goal of landing the first woman on the moon by 2024
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Marine biologists recorded the feeding behaviour for the first time off the coast of Alaska, where the whales lurk around salmon hatcheries that release juvenile fish into the sea
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The Geological Society has announced the winners of this year’s competition, which for the first time includes images taken from around the world
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