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Some say that binoculars are an astronomer's best friend, largely because they're much easier to handle than a telescope. The...

By New Scientist staff A monkeypox virus particle captured via a coloured transmission electron micrographUK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY / SCIENCE...

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Computers are sometimes kept disconnected from the internet, or "air gapped", to avoid remote hackers gaining access to steal data,...

Feeding robot works out when people are ready for their next mouthful by watching for social signs, which could make...

Mind wandering can boost creativity and memory, but it can also damage your mental health. Now we are learning to...

The productivity of bacteria in lakes in Scandinavia has been boosted by leachate from plastic bags, but that isn't necessarily...

Lithium is used in batteries for smartphones, laptops and electric vehicles, but some mines have been accused of creating environmental...

By Penny Sarchet If you’re lucky you could see common seals (Phoca vitulina) but it’s kind to keep your distanceJames...