Erin

Erin

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Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

For the more than 100,000 years humans have been on Earth, we have looked up at...

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Dug up in Australia, burned around the world – exporting fossil fuels undermines climate targets

Dug up in Australia, burned around the world – exporting fossil fuels undermines climate targets

Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of fossil fuels. While this coal...

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AI could be the breakthrough that allows humanoid robots to jump from science fiction to reality

AI could be the breakthrough that allows humanoid robots to jump from science fiction to reality

Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but there is now real...

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From science fiction to telemedicine: the surprising 150-year history of long-range medical treatment

From science fiction to telemedicine: the surprising 150-year history of long-range medical treatment

As the telephone and telegraph spread, the idea of telemedicine – literally “healing...

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Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers

Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers

Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share...

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Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research

Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch...

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Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars

Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars

In space, there are clouds that contain gas and dust ejected from stars

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A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend

A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend

Many people’s understandable aversion to germs may make the idea of adapting these...

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Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works

Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works

A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light, his strained eyes riveted onto a microscope....

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AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use

AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use

My colleagues and I have developed an artificial intelligence system that helps...

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Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its...

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Double whammy antibiotic makes antibiotic resistance much harder – new study

Double whammy antibiotic makes antibiotic resistance much harder – new study

Most antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and other microorganisms from...

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People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that

People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that

Copenhagen recently announced it will start rewarding tourists for going green

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Green belts need modernising - a more ‘multifunctional’ approach can benefit people and planet

Green belts need modernising - a more ‘multifunctional’ approach can benefit people and planet

Green belts are more than just spaces; for many people, they’re places providing...

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Why elite athletes are harnessing their own brain waves for sporting success

Why elite athletes are harnessing their own brain waves for sporting success

The Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement,...

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