Why some animals become immortalized in stone as fossils
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James Webb telescope finds a warped ‘Butterfly Star’ shedding its chrysalis — Space photo of the week
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These scientists found Alzheimer’s in their genes. Here’s what they did next : Shots
Three scientists learned they carry genes that significantly increase their risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s how they’re grappling with…
Eclipse 2025: When and how to see the full ‘Blood Moon’ from the UK tonight
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‘There will be no such thing as … waste’
Twenty-one-year-old Julian Brown wants to get rid of all the plastic waste. According to The Root, he has…
Rocket tanks arrive in Unst ahead of first launch from SaxaVord Spaceport
Rocket tanks arrived in Unst on Sunday on their way to SaxaVord Spaceport. Photo: Gordon Thomson Massive rocket…
Wider access to DNA screening urged, to tackle diseases such as breast, ovarian and bowel cancer
“It was a bit of a shock. But they went through everything in a lot of detail, and…
First red squirrel pictured in Broughton area for 30 years
On Friday morning, a red squirrel was pictured enjoying a snack in the Broughton area. Vince Martin has been…
5 Ghanaian scientists making giant strides on the global stage
Dr Trebi-Ollennu (L), Prof Quaynor (M) and Dr Owusu Mensah (R) are Ghanaian scientists Over the years, some…
A new grid is born — 1,000 km of lines to end gas and petrol across one continent
Within the central and south Pacific Ocean is a vast geographical region with the greatest stretch of sea…