Science
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Astronomers note record-breaking observation of highest energy ever measured from gamma ray bursts
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Groundbreaking trial in US rapidly cools trauma victims with catastrophic injury to buy more time for surgery
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Medical team say people’s unexplained breathlessness could be down to bedding dust
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The long read: Trypophobia is the fear of clusters of holes and cracks. Its origin may be evolutionary but as awareness spreads online, is it becoming a social contagion?
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Spray-on surface could prevent bacteria building up and reduce household water use
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PM suggests Australia could increase emissions without worsening current fire season, and says government finalising plans to crack down on environmental protests
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Cameras mounted on a satellite allow users to take ‘selfies from space’ – on a beach, at a festival or sports event and eventually from anywhere you fancy – if the skies are clear
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Science Weekly podcast
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Two research teams have developed artificial wombs which they hope could help premature babies continue to develop. Nicola Davis asks what benefits they could offer, and looks at the ethical and legal implications
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New research sheds light on the parlous lot of women during the Industrial Revolution
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Multimedia
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The night sky above the US midwest was illuminated by a meteor on 11 November
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Since launching in 1977, the Nasa probe has captured never-before-seen images of the solar system
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Engineers demonstrate new spacesuits designed to fit a more diverse crew with the goal of landing the first woman on the moon by 2024
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Marine biologists recorded the feeding behaviour for the first time off the coast of Alaska, where the whales lurk around salmon hatcheries that release juvenile fish into the sea
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The Geological Society has announced the winners of this year’s competition, which for the first time includes images taken from around the world
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