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Martian Ventifact

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Beyond the Gardens: The Forgotten Home of Coffee

Coffee is one of the world’s favourite drinks, one of the most important commercial crop-plants, and the second most valuable international commodity; Arabica coffee is considered to produce the finest coffee beans. A study conducted by scientists at the Royal … Continue reading

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Has quantum mechanics proved that reality does not exist?

[…] In the past years you may have seen headlines claiming that objective reality does not exist because some quantum mechanics experiment has shown it. In this video I explain what this is all about and why this experiment doesn’t … Continue reading

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What identical twins separated at birth teach us about genetics – BBC REEL

t’s one of biology’s biggest questions: is it nature or nurture that makes us who we are? Now, thanks to twin studies, scientists like Dr Nancy Segal may just have some answers. By studying identical twins separated at birth scientists … Continue reading

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A simple way to improve your mind – BBC REEL

Most people think ‘eureka’ moments strike from out of the blue, but there are ways we can all inspire creative ideas, says professor Jonathan Schooler. Video by Andrea de la Conch. […]

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What solar noon actually means | Physics Girl

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Why Are There No Tornadoes In Europe? | Answers With Joe

[…] Anybody who grew up in the Midwest is familiar with the threat of tornadoes, but why are tornadoes so prevalent in the American Midwest and not other places in the world? Today we talk with Pecos Hank to learn … Continue reading

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How ectogenesis could change human reproduction forever – BBC REEL

The idea of human ectogenesis – growing a baby in an artificial environment outside of the human body – has always been considered in the realms of science fiction, however it may not be for much longer. Scientific developments in … Continue reading

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LIVE | The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope! (and why it looks a bit naff)

See the first image from the James Webb Space Telescope here: https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/02/1… Find out more about the alignment process happening in the next few months here: https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/02/0… […]

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These Chimps Treat Each Other’s Wounds. With Bugs

[…] Chimpanzees in Gabon have been observed using bugs as a possible antiseptic, but what’s more surprising is that they’re applying this remedy to one another in what may be a form of chimpanzee health care.   Hosted by: Hank … Continue reading

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