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Christmas wishlist
Okay, so it’s hard to get in the Christmas spirit when energy prices are nearing the point where it might be more efficient just to set the cash on fire, and the economy looks like it’s been shoved down the stairs in some grisly act of mercy. But that doesn’t stop us daydreaming does it? Here’s our wishlist of gifts that have driven us to distraction as we near the festive period
James Webb’s first year in space
In just a few short months, the James Webb Space Telescope has imaged the universe as never before…
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Why do lift rides with strangers feel so awkward?
Why do lift rides with strangers feel so awkward? HANNAH WADE, BIRMINGHAM Much of it has to do with personal space. A study by the University of Wroclaw in Poland asked people around the world at what distance they found the physical presence of a stranger to be uncomfortable. People in England were in the […]
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Nature’s weirdest creatures
NATURE’S WEIRDEST CREATURES… The pelican eel In 2018, researchers controlling a remotely operated vehicle in Hawaiian waters stumbled across the best view to date of this deep-sea oddity. Spotted a mile down in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the critter looked like a sinister sperm, with its black, bulbous head and a lithe, whip-like tail. […]
How do we know dinosaurs roared? Were there any dinosaurs that might have chirped like a bird?
How do we know dinosaurs roared? Were there any dinosaurs that might have chirped like a bird? STEVEN RILEY, ABERDEEN In films and television documentaries, dinosaurs often roar like lions. But in fact, there is no evidence to suggest that they made such noises. On the contrary, the existing evidence suggests they didn’t, for a […]
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How do I make the ultimate snowman?
How do I make the ultimate snowman? GLYN ELLIS, CARDIFF Not all snow is created equal, as anyone who has tried to have a snowball fight or build a snowman only to have the snow fall apart in their hands will know. That’s because the properties of snow vary greatly depending on temperature and moisture. […]