The Conversation
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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.
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The theory of parallel universes is not just maths – it is science that can be tested
The existence of parallel universes may seem like something cooked up by science fiction writers, with little relevance to modern theoretical physics. But the idea that we live in a […]
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Could ‘balanced harvesting’ really feed the world and save the oceans?
Scientists and policymakers are simultaneously looking for new ways to feed the world and save the oceans. Global seafood demands are increasing, and fisheries and aquaculture already have large impacts […]
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Celebrity selfies helped us to uncover how memories are formed in the brain
In the science fiction movie Inception, Leonardo Di Caprio and his gang set out to implant specific memories into individuals’ brains in order to pull off the perfect crime. But […]