science
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Special spit is the secret of uniquely sticky frog tongues, study revealsFrog saliva switches between being thin and watery as the whip-like tongue hits its target, to thick and sticky as the insect is reeled in, research shows
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The hi-tech war on science fraudThe Long Read: The problem of fake data may go far deeper than scientists admit. Now a team of researchers has a controversial plan to root out the perpetrators -
Saturn's rings could contain millions of 'moonlets', new Nasa images revealImages from the Cassini spacecraft are most detailed ever taken, and include previously unseen features within the rings -
Cross Section: Uta Frith – Science Weekly podcastNicola Davis sits down with Professor Uta Frith to talk autism, passion, rebellion and the role of women in science
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A huge mouth and no anus – this could be our earliest known ancestorThought to have lived 540 million years ago, the discovery of Saccorhytus coronarious fossils sheds light on the early stages of evolution
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The 'punch a Nazi' meme: what are the ethics of punching Nazis?An assault on “alt-right” figure Richard Spencer sparked the ‘punch a Nazi’ meme. Violence is bad, but so is racism – so where do we stand ethically?
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UK issues posthumous pardons for thousands of gay menJustice minister hails ‘momentous day’ as so-called Turing’s law receives royal assent, but critics say move does not go far enough
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'Tinder for orangutans': Dutch zoo to let female choose mate on a tabletOrangutan Samboja will be shown males on a touchscreen in experiment aimed at learning more about mating choices
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key issues
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SpaceSpaceLost in space? A brief guide to the ‘holographic principle’ of the universeScientists believe a mathematical model could explain the origins of the cosmos. Here’s what you need to know …
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BiologyBiologySpecial spit is the secret of uniquely sticky frog tongues, study revealsFrog saliva switches between being thin and watery as the whip-like tongue hits its target, to thick and sticky as the insect is reeled in, research shows
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GeneticsGeneticsFirst human-pig 'chimera' created in milestone studyProspect of growing human organs for transplantation raised by creation of first ever embryos combining two large, distantly related species
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Medical researchMedical researchGroundbreaking system allows locked-in syndrome patients to communicateUsing a device which detects patterns in brain activity, patients paralysed by ALS can answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ – and tell doctors they are ‘happy’ with life
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PsychologyPsychologyCross Section: Uta Frith – Science Weekly podcastNicola Davis sits down with Professor Uta Frith to talk autism, passion, rebellion and the role of women in science
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From ‘overlearning’ to going barefoot: how to learn betterForget practising for hours on end or cramming the night before an exam. Here are some pointers to help you get top results
in depth
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Lost in space? A brief guide to the ‘holographic principle’ of the universeScientists believe a mathematical model could explain the origins of the cosmos. Here’s what you need to know …
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opinion
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Science had been doing it tough for years but this was different. It knew it had to get out if it was going to surviveCan Raccoons of the Resistance save Science from the Tantrumocracy?
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Scientists can’t fight 'alternative facts' aloneCountering the ‘post-truth’ mentality with facts is great, but to truly engage with people, scientists and other experts need to be part of popular culture
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pictures & video
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Tim Peake set for return mission to International Space Station – videoTim Peake, the British astronaut will return for a second mission to the International Space Station alongside his fellow classmates from 2009
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SpaceX successfully launches and lands first rocket since explosion – videoSpaceX successfully launches and lands it’s first rocket since a previous attempt exploded before takeoff last year
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What is thundersnow? – video explainerThundersnow is a rare weather phenomenon which looks set to make an appearance in the UK over the next couple of days
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Press paws: point-of-view camera reveals polar bears in action – videoScientists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) attached a camera to a female polar to study her behaviour and feeding rates
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History fan finds medieval settlement after spending his life savings on Welsh field – videoStuart Wilson, 37, describes his discovery of the lost city of Trellech after spending his life savings of £32,000 on buying a field in South Wales
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The Earth in 2016, as seen from space – in picturesA selection of the best photographs from the International Space Station taken throughout 2016
Groundbreaking system allows locked-in syndrome patients to communicate