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Humans

Snowflake spotters needed to give climate science a boost

The secrets of climate change are hidden in the shapes of snowflakes, but scientists at the Snowflake ID project need your help to classify them, says Layal Liverpool

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The secret life of cheese: How marvellous microbes create its flavour

Life

The secret life of cheese: How marvellous microbes create its flavour

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Six pointed snowflake

Humans

Kenneth Libbrecht interview: A grand unified theory of snowflakes

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Thousands of people march though Central London, UK, on Earth Day on 22 April 2017 to protest against what they see as a threat to experts, evidence and investment in science. Protesters assembled at the Science Museum and marched to Parliament Square. The march, a worldwide event, supports science and evidence-based research and was organized in opposition to Donald Trump's environmental and energy policies. (Photo by Jay Shaw Baker/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Humans

We’ll never understand the universe while we’re drowning in admin

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Wooden box filled with fresh vine ripened heirloom tomatoes

Environment

Heirloom tomatoes are less genetically diverse than standard varieties

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Physics

Physicists have created a new type of diamond by crushing buckyballs

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Glass of milk.

Health

Milk allergy could be treated with gradual exposure to baked milk

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An inside look at oysters – and how to enjoy them safely

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How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

Space

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

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Technology

Water-absorbing material inspired by plant roots could power robots

Soft robots could one day be powered by a material that absorbs water to become strong and stiff, mimicking the physics of the cells in plant roots

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Humans

Is it true that use of synthetic fertiliser is increasing everywhere?

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Health

Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

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Technology

Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water

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Health

Highly processed junk food consumption is rising among US adults

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