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This image may not be used on retail merchandise in the U.S.A. Leonid meteor and Pleiades star cluster. Optical image of a Leonid meteor (bright streak) to the left of the Pleiades star cluster. Meteors, or shooting stars, are tiny particles of dust which enter the Earth's atmosphere with speeds of 35-95 kilometres per second. Air resistance heats the particles, making them visible as streaks of light. The Leonid meteor shower occurs annually around 17th November when the Earth crosses the path of debris produced by the Tempel-Tuttle 1886 I comet. The Pleiades (Seven Sisters) star cluster contains about 3000 stars. It is about 390 light years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.

Space

Here's how to spot the Leonid meteor shower this month

A new moon on 20 November means there is a great opportunity to enjoy the Leonid meteor shower this year, says Abigail Beall. Just make sure to get warm and comfy first

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Mind

Why assertiveness matters – and how to get better at it

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Health

Why group exercise is better than working out alone

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Can chilli powder really stop animals from digging up your garden?

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Mathematics

Learning to play nice with other people

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Prepare to enjoy four spectacular supermoons in a row

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Mind

If you feel you don't really belong, here is some science-based advice

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Health

Three simple rules for a great post-workout meal

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How to pick the right fertiliser for all your different plants

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Mathematics

The surprisingly useful mathematical patterns in some real-world data

From stock market prices to house numbers, certain collections of numbers aren't as random as you'd think, says Katie Steckles

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Space

Get ready for a glorious Harvest Blood Moon on 7 September

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Humans

Why bosses exploit their most loyal employees

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Health

The surprising exercises that will improve your sleep

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Life

Do the bumps on a bell pepper reveal how sweet it will be? Er, no

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