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Moths: hot or not?

Male moths may be throwing themselves into a relationship before they’re ready.

The mind and the perception of disease

The behavioural immune system acts as a smoke detector by signalling the body to prepare for disease.

Do we really need to drink two litres of water?

Researchers suggest our bodies need two litres of fluid per day, rather than two litres of water specifically.

Sorry molluscs, can’t hide from the mantis shrimp

Researchers are looking at the club of the Peacock mantis shrimp as inspiration for designing strong materials.

Head colour reflects personality

Red-headedness may be an indicator of a fiery personality in finches.

Space animates Hollywood

Turns out picking up a cup of coffee uses a lot of motions.

Baby’s genome sequenced before birth

A new, non-invasive method of screening for genetic disorders.

Silkmoth antennae spark eureka moment for scientists

The most powerful explosive detection device to date has been developed by a group of European researchers, but the idea behind the system isn’t entirely new, in fact a little moth species has…

Out of Asia

A new primate fossil suggests that our distant ancestors evolved in Asia, not Africa.

In times of Transit

We’re often told that an event or offer is a “˜once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity, something not  to be missed; and usually that’s just hyperbole. But on June 6 we’ll witness an astronomical event that is…

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