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The Large Hadron Collider is about to ramp up to unprecedented energy levels

The Large Hadron Collider Is About to Ramp Up to Unprecedented Energy Levels

Exciting times!

5 hours ago

Great white sharks are being scared from their habitat by just two predators

Great White Sharks Are Being Scared From Their Habitat by Just Two Predators

They're after the sharks' livers...

6 hours ago

You're probably better at science than you think, new 'citizen science' study reveals

You're Probably Better at Science Than You Think, New 'Citizen Science' Study Reveals

Science belongs to us all.

9 hours ago

These 5 charts show what you can do right now to fight climate change

These 5 Charts Show What You Can Do Right Now to Fight Climate Change

Plus one action that's more important than anything.

11 hours ago

An 'island' of disgusting wet wipes changed the course of the Thames river in London

An 'Island' of Disgusting Wet Wipes Changed The Course of The Thames River in London

So gross.

11 hours ago

Nearly 1,000 microbe species have just been discovered in 'extreme' Tibetan glaciers

Nearly 1,000 Microbe Species Have Just Been Discovered in 'Extreme' Tibetan Glaciers

Scientists have never seen 82% of these.

18 hours ago

The largest alcohol molecule found in space yet may be the key to star formation

The Largest Alcohol Molecule Found in Space Yet May Be The Key to Star Formation

Boozy star stuff.

1 day ago

These microbes could make you more attractive to mosquitoes, mice study finds

These Microbes Could Make You More Attractive to Mosquitoes, Mice Study Finds

Swell.

1 day ago

Antarctica's only native insect could be destined for extinction as winters warm

Antarctica's Only Native Insect Could Be Destined For Extinction as Winters Warm

It'd be a tiny and tragic loss.

1 day ago

This record-fast nova could be seen with the naked eye for a day and then vanished

This Record-Fast Nova Could Be Seen With The Naked Eye For a Day And Then Vanished

Poof.

1 day ago

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