Space & Exploration
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Could cold spot in the sky be a bruise from a ...

Scientists have long tried to explain the origin of a mysterious, large and anomalously cold region of the sky. In 2015, they came close to figuring it out as a study showed it to be a “supervoid” in which the density of galaxies is much lower than it is in the rest of the universe. However, other studies haven’t managed to replicate the result.

Environment, Technology
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The future of leather might be based on ...

A team of scientists reviewed the merits of fungi-derived leather substitutes, and the results are promising.

Nature & Biology
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The world’s five deadliest volcanoes … and why ...

An eruption of Mount Etna recently caught out some BBC journalists who were filming there. The footage was extraordinary and highlighted the hazards volcanoes pose to humans and society.

Technology
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Why battery-powered vehicles stack up better ...

Low energy efficiency is already a major problem for petrol and diesel vehicles. Typically, only 20% of the overall well-to-wheel energy is actually used to power these vehicles. The other 80% is lost through oil extraction, refinement, transport, evaporation, and engine heat. This low energy efficiency is the primary reason why fossil fuel vehicles are emissions-intensive, and relatively expensive to run.

Space & Exploration
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If we’re searching for earth 2.0, would we know ...

In the past few decades, there has been an explosion in the number of extra-solar planets that have been discovered. As of April 1st, 2018, a total of 3,758 exoplanets have been confirmed in 2,808 systems, with 627 systems having more than one planet. In addition to expanding our knowledge of the Universe, the purpose of this search has been to find evidence of life beyond our Solar System.

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Have humans evolved beyond nature – and do we even need it?

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Have humans evolved beyond nature – and do we even need it?

As human society evolves it seems that we are separating ourselves from nature more and more. Some might ask whether we still a component of nature. Others might go a step further by asking: do we even still need nature at all? Oxford biologist Manual Berdoy explains his views on theis topic

Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy!

Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy!

Battery technology is becoming more and more important in modern times. Not only do we use batteries in everyday devices like phones and laptops, but they are also used for large scale energy storage to support renewable power generation. On top of that, the electric car is getting more popular by the day. An innovative leap forward in battery technology could, therefore, be a BIG deal.