Science
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Captain Scott's polar samples re-examined 100 years onScientists from the Natural History Museum have revisited the spot where Scott and his team took samples to make a comparison
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New research sheds light on Neanderthals' distinctive featuresStudy appears to rule out theory that Neanderthals’ facial shape was adapted for a powerful bite -
Dinosaur footprints found on SkyeTracks of meat-eating dinosaurs found on Scottish island, shedding light on behaviours during Middle Jurassic period
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Hubble space telescope captures image of most distant star ever seenIcarus is a blue supergiant, a rare type of star that is larger than the Sun and far more luminous
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Planet of the apis: Nasa develops plan to launch 'Marsbees'A new breed of robotic bees co-created by Japanese scientists could be dispatched to the red planet to look for signs of life, or rather flatulence
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On fossil poo and picky eaters: a new study sheds light on New Zealand's past ecosystemAdvanced DNA techniques shows the critical role extinct birds played in New Zealand’s ecosystem.
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Scientists suggest a giant sunshade in the sky could solve global warmingScholars from developing countries call for greater say in solar geoengineering research, arguing poor nations have most at stake -
Tax sugar, alcohol and tobacco to help the poor, say expertsOn the eve of the UK introduction of a sugary drinks levy, experts urge global adoption of ‘sin taxes’ to deter unhealthy habits and check the spread of disease -
Key issues
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Hubble space telescope captures image of most distant star ever seenIcarus is a blue supergiant, a rare type of star that is larger than the Sun and far more luminous
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Captain Scott's polar samples re-examined 100 years onScientists from the Natural History Museum have revisited the spot where Scott and his team took samples to make a comparison
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The Guardian view on intelligence genes: going beyond the evidenceEditorial: ‘Hereditarian’ science seeks to link genetics to cleverness and could have profound changes on the social policy debate. That would be wrong -
The Drugs That Changed Our Minds by Lauren Slater – reviewTwenty years after hailing antidepressants in her memoir Prozac Diary, a now jaded, sceptical Lauren Slater revisits the psychopharmacological industry – with uneven results -
Have I already met my soulmate? You asked Google – here’s the answerEvery day millions of people ask Google life’s most difficult questions. Rosie Wilby, a comedian and writer, answers one of the commonest queries
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Terrawatch: scientists turn to drones to find raw materialsIn Germany, scientists are using drones equipped with sensors to locate metals needed for wind turbines and solar panels
In depth
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Starwatch: Mars and Saturn make a nice pairingFrom places unpolluted by streetlights, the planets will be visible, grouped with the moon, in the hours before dawn -
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Have I already met my soulmate? You asked Google – here’s the answerEvery day millions of people ask Google life’s most difficult questions. Rosie Wilby, a comedian and writer, answers one of the commonest queries
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Losing your first language? Here’s how to rediscover your voiceExpats are often shaky in their mother tongue. Linguistics professor Monika Schmid offers some advice -
Pictures & video
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Stephen Hawking: crowds line streets of Cambridge for physicist's funeral – video
The funeral service of Prof Stephen Hawking took place at the University Church of St Mary the Great in Cambridge.
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Elephant seen 'smoking' in southern India – video
An elephant has been seen 'smoking' in south India, baffling wildlife experts
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Cosmology's brightest star Stephen Hawking dies aged 76 – video
Stephen Hawking, the brightest star in the firmament of science, whose insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76
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The life of Stephen Hawking – in picturesThe world-renowned British physicist has died aged 76. Here are images from his extraordinary life and times -
Detailed thermal imaging reveals heat map of a badminton player – video
A thermal imaging camera captures a detailed heatmap of a badminton player, showing the change in colour as her body heats up with exercise
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Watch ants rescue their wounded comrades – video
African Mateable ants appear to treat their wounded comrades with an antibacterial saliva
The blowhole section: if whales make jazz, what about the rest of the animal kingdom?