Earthly Aliens – an Essay
Tim Woodstrover plumbs the depths of why we call some extinct species ‘alien’ and what this means for the future of conservation
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Science & Tech
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The cells that refuse to die: could scientists one day treat ageing?
Siena McCaffrey delves into the research behind senescent cells and how targeting these cells could treat aspects of ageing.
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What is the super El Niño and why is it coming?
Avesta Afshari-Mehr explains what an El Niño event is, and the scenarios in which it can happen.
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A COP-Out? Why Science No Longer Leads Climate Negotiations
Lucy Higson discusses why scientific research is not always the driving force behind annual COP meetings.
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DUNE takes another step towards completion in storied American Particle Physics journey
Neutrino Physics is a major focus for the US and Japan’s large-scale experimental physics programmes – Noah Heywood gives the state of play
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Inside the DRC’s fast‑moving Ebola outbreak: why this one is different
Ebola has brutally hit the DRC – Elisabeth Cooke explains the nuances of this tragedy, including what been lessons have been learned from previous major outbreaks
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Project Hail Mary and the science of… surviving sleep?
Noah Heywood delves into the behavioural science behind Rocky, a five-legged extraterrestrial centred at the heart of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary.
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David Attenborough at 100: the man who taught us not only to look, but watch
Victoria Travers pays tribute to national treasure Sir David Attenborough, discussing his contributions to science, curiosity and our hearts.
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Durham simulations shed light on the early universe
Avesta delves into recent Durham research on the impact of radiation on galaxy formation.
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Artemis II: It’s not for science
Thomas Jenkins reflects of the recent launch of Artemis II and what it means for the future of NASA. From budget cuts to Space Race politics, Jenkins questions the motivation behind Artemis missions.
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