science
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Spoiler alert: most people want to remain in the dark, finds studyResearch showed most people prefer not to glimpse the future, whether for the results of a football match or to find out if their marriage will last
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Life expectancy forecast to exceed 90 years in coming decadesStudy shows significant increase in lifespan, with South Korea top of league table and other countries not far behind -
Nudge theory: the psychology and ethics of persuasion - Science Weekly podcastThis week, Ian Sample explores the psychology behind ‘nudging’, its usage by governments, and some of the ethical quandaries involved -
Long-winded speech could be early sign of Alzheimer's disease, says studyResearch finds distinctive language deficits in people with mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia
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A tale of four skulls: what human bones reveal about citiesHas the great urbanisation of our species over the last 5,000 years been good for humanity or bad? It’s a story that can be told by examining ancient skeletons – which reveal incredible dangers, but also point to a bright future
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Discovery of new planets is a lottery win for astronomers looking for alien life
Across the universe Discovery of new planets is a lottery win for astronomers looking for alien life
The seven planets discovered around the dwarf star Trappist-1 confirm that the coming decade will belong to the study of exoplanets
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Forget five a day, eat 10 portions of fruit and veg to cut risk of early deathScientists say even just 2.5 daily portions can lower chance of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death
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Nasa announces discovery of seven Earth-sized planets – video reportThe find has widely excited the astronomy community because of its implications in the hunt for alien life beyond the solar system
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SpaceSpaceExoplanet discovery: seven Earth-sized worlds found orbiting nearby starExoplanets found orbiting Trappist-1 raise hope that the hunt for alien life beyond the solar system can start much sooner than previously thought
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BiologyBiologySpoiler alert: most people want to remain in the dark, finds studyResearch showed most people prefer not to glimpse the future, whether for the results of a football match or to find out if their marriage will last
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Medical researchMedical researchForget five a day, eat 10 portions of fruit and veg to cut risk of early deathScientists say even just 2.5 daily portions can lower chance of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death
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PsychologyPsychologyNudge theory: the psychology and ethics of persuasion - Science Weekly podcastThis week, Ian Sample explores the psychology behind ‘nudging’, its usage by governments, and some of the ethical quandaries involved
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PhysicsPhysicsPeter Mansfield, the jam jar genius of MRILetters: Peter’s apparatus consisted essentially of a jam jar, half filled with water and surrounded by a coil of enamelled copper wire
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Ted Wilson obituaryOther lives: Pioneering physicist who worked on the predecessor of the Large Hadron Collider
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Green belt is more likely to be wasteland than a slice of countrysidePlantwatch Almost a fifth of land with the designation is neglected, but there are examples of rehabilitation with industrial sites being transformed into nature reserves
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opinion
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Trump's potential science adviser William Happer: hanging around with conspiracy theoristsThe Princeton atomic physicist is no climate scientist – and he’s pushing the same old denier myths
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Trump’s fragile male ego craves the dangerous drug of adulationThe president’s hyped-up behaviour at his Florida rally was an alarming display of his neediness. Maybe he should have his own theme park
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pictures & video
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SpaceX rocket blasts off from historic NASA launchpad – videoSpaceX successfully launches a Falcon 9 rocket in Florida on Sunday on a resupply mission to the International Space Station
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NASA's ISS crew throw American football in space to honour Super Bowl – videoAstronauts throw an American football around the International Space Station on Saturday to mark the upcoming Super Bowl LI on Sunday
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Spacewalks and moon landings: Nasa archive photos up for auctionA set of pictures from US space programme, including the first moon landing images, could fetch up to £20,000 at a New York auction next month
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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
Exoplanet discovery: seven Earth-sized worlds found orbiting nearby star
Analysis: This discovery is a lottery win for astronomers looking for life beyond Earth