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Scientists want a new name for number 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.

Scientists want a new name for number 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.

Ten of thousands of people have joined an internet campaign to re-name the above number. (Oh, ... more


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Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010

Mystery creature is not an alien, scientists confirm

Friendly alien

A mysterious bald, rubbery creature that was found in a Panamanian river has had scientists pu... more


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Thursday, 10 Dec 2009

Space storms are coming

Space storms are coming

Scientists have warned that solar flares from space storms could be on the way after spotting u... more


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Thursday, 1 Jul 2010


Is this the most human computer ever?

The most human computer ever?

A piece of artificial intelligence software made a few waves among scientists this week, after ... more


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Thursday, 15 Sep 2011

Is this man ‘disabled’? Watch the video!

AN engineer has said that disabled athletes such as Oscar Pistorius should not compete against able-bodied athletes in competitions.

AN engineer has said that disabled athletes such as Oscar Pistorius should not compete against... more


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Monday, 28 Jun 2010

Massive lightning storm in Saturn captured by NASA probe

Massive lightening storm in Saturn captured by NASA probe

Researchers have been studying pictures from the longest lightning storm ever seen in our sola... more


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Friday, 30 Apr 2010


Video of a real invisibility cloak!

Video of a real invisibility cloak!

Scientists have used a futuristic material to develop a cloak that can hide objects and be turn... more


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Thursday, 6 Oct 2011

Scientists discover perfect pancake recipe

Happy Pancake Day

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Tuesday, 8 Mar 2011

Trip to Mars anyone?

Two scientists have suggested that human colonisation of other worlds should start with a one-w... more


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Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010


Watch this! A cool new way to see 3D

Watch this! A cool new way to see 3D

The craze for 3D has led scientists to develop this fancy little box of tricks, known as the C... more


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Friday, 9 Apr 2010

Science question of the day: How do honeybees protect their hive from invading wasps?

Science question of the day: How do honeybees protect their hive from invading wasps?

How do honeybees protect their hive from invading wasps? With a 'bee ball' of cours... more


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Monday, 30 Nov 2009

Have you seen this wall-climbing robot?

Have you seen this wall-climbing robot?

A robot inspired by a gecko has shown that it can climb even smooth walls, as well as navigate ... more


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Thursday, 3 Nov 2011


Would you live underground?

Would you live underground?

Architects in Mexico have come up with a clever way of making more space for offices and people... more


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Thursday, 20 Oct 2011

Leaving the sun behind

Leaving the sun behind

Two spacecraft that have been travelling for more than 33 years are about to become the first m... more


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Thursday, 12 May 2011

Cool new space pictures

Cool new space pictures

NASA's WISE probe has sent back its first images from space, and you can see them for yourself... more


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Friday, 26 Feb 2010