Rise of the science sleuths
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Science & Technology
Sexism in space
How should we represent humankind to aliens? In the 1970s, Nasa fell short. Next time, we must do better
Five voices on space and society
How can we protect space so that it benefits all of humanity? We asked five experts for their perspectives
Meet the fungi finders
The creation of global mushroom maps is unearthing new species and teaching us how they support Earth’s ecosystem
Is the Universe shaped like a doughnut?
A team of scientists are using supercomputers to try and answer that question
The greatest astronomy PhD ever written
Cecilia Payne realised that the Sun and stars are primarily hydrogen and helium - only for a man to take credit for the discovery
Monkeying around
There’s growing evidence that animals have a sense of humour. Should this change how we see them?
Ammonia was detected on an ‘exoplanet’. Here’s why it matters
It helps us figure out whether GJ 504 b really is a planet or not
Can we make lithium extraction greener?
A groundbreaking device extracts the "white gold" passively
How epigenetics affects our ability to lose weight
A new study adds to the evidence that obesity isn't about will power