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Why frogs and other amphibious 'climate captives' are 'the world's most threatened animals'
Speed Read Endangered mammals and birds get a lot of attention, but amphibians are faring much worse in this hotter world
By Peter Weber Published
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
By Theara Coleman Published
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Astronauts return after circling Earth thousands of times while stuck in space
Speed read The astronauts were stranded on the International Space Station after their return capsule was hit by space junk
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Antimatter isn't immune to gravity, landmark experiment confirms
Speed Read Antimatter is the mysterious evil twin of matter, but new research proves they do have something fundamental in common
By Peter Weber Published
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20 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From photos of the infant universe to an energy advancement that could save the planet
By Devika Rao Last updated
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The extreme weather events of 2023
In Depth Extreme weather events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, and are 'affecting every corner of the world'
By Devika Rao Last updated
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Asteroid sample on way to Earth may help answer Big Bang questions
Speed Read Capsule of dust from Bennu will probably show signs of water and carbon: the building blocks of life
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Scientists a step closer to resurrecting extinct Tasmanian tiger
Speed Read New study marks the first time RNA has been recovered from an extinct species
By Jamie Timson Published
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The billionaire-led quest for immortality
Explainer What if Jeff Bezos or Peter Thiel could live forever?
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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'Inverse vaccine' shows promise treating MS, other autoimmune diseases
New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?
By Peter Weber Published
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What is NASA working on?
In Depth A running list of the space agency's most exciting developments
By Devika Rao Last updated
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The biggest upcoming celestial events to watch in 2023
In Depth Meteor showers, eclipses and more are coming to the skies
By Devika Rao Last updated
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K2-18b: the exoplanet that could have signs of life
The Explainer Scientists may have discovered evidence of farts from alien marine creatures 120 light years away
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The red fire ant invasion 'creeping closer' to London
Deadly insect considered one of world's most invasive species has been spotted in Europe for first time
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published