The Conversation
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Fat-burning fat exists, but might not be the key to weight loss
The potential health benefits of energy-burning brown and beige fat might be not the effect on weight, but rather on blood sugar and cholesterol.
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LISA Pathfinder will pave the way for us to ‘see’ black holes for the first time
It has been a century since Einstein presented his theory of general relativity but it is still helping us unveil some of the deepest mysteries of the universe. Now the […]
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Why cats are fussy eaters but dogs will consume almost anything
Cats share some important genes associated with herbivores – this might explain their particular eating habits.
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What’s it like to see auroras on other planets?
Witnessing an aurora first-hand is a truly awe-inspiring experience. The natural beauty of the northern or southern lights captures the public imagination unlike any other aspect of space weather. But […]
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Do trees really help clear the air in our cities?
Some recent studies have suggested that trees may in fact worsen urban air quality by trapping pollutants at street level.
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The chemistry that could feed life within Saturn’s moon Enceladus: study gives clue ahead of flyby
Saturn’s 502km-diameter icy moon Enceladus has fascinated scientists since it was first seen up close by NASA’s Voyager probes in the 1980s. The moon is venting plumes of ice particles […]
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The future of scientific publishing: let’s make sure it’s fair as well as transparent
Scientific publishing has undergone a revolution in recent years – largely due to the internet. And it shows no sign of letting up as a growing number of countries attempt […]
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Here’s how to make the Hajj safer – by better understanding crowd psychology
The crowd crush at the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of more than 700 people and injured at least 850 more. Sadly this is not […]
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Which species will survive the Earth’s sixth mass extinction?
Being big – larger than a dog – increases the risk of being wiped out in a mass extinction.