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Why insects are more sensitive than they seem ~science biology psychology.comparative Article 3334 words 8 votes
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The Scandinavian way to zero-carbon construction – cities like Oslo, Helsinki and Copenhagen are working to clean up one of the world's most high-emission industries ~design architecture Article 1949 words 4 votes
The hobby with hidden health risks - Even the most basic DIY activities can lead to potentially fatal health conditions without proper protective equipment and training ~hobbies Article 8 votes
Esperanto, the invented language that found a second life online ~humanities.languages Article 2409 words 9 votes
There are signs the world might be running out of natural rubber. Disease, climate change and plunging global prices have put the world's rubber supplies into jeopardy. ~enviro climate change Article 4 votes
One of the most robust laws on climate change yet has been created in Denmark – can legislation really make failing to act on climate change illegal? ~enviro climate change Article 2752 words 5 votes
The mysterious origins of an uncrackable video game - Atari 2600 game Entombed ~games Article 1826 words 17 votes
The 'Sea Nomad' children who see like dolphins ~science biology Article 1343 words, published Mar 29 2016 6 votes
When it comes to learning a foreign language, we tend to think that children are the most adept. But that may not be the case – and there are added benefits to starting as an adult. ~humanities.languages Article 1490 words, published Oct 20 2018 9 votes
The country where unwanted food is selling out ~food Article 1304 words, published Jan 26 2017 7 votes
How China's giant solar farms are transforming world energy ~enviro energy.renewable Article 1584 words 9 votes
The simple change that could save patient lives ~health healthcare Article 1434 words, published Aug 10 2018 6 votes
Right after a period, women have better spatial awareness. Three weeks after, verbal skills peak. It turns out the monthly cycle does change the brain – but not in the ways you think. ~health Article 1683 words, published Aug 10 2018 10 votes
The Aral Sea is bringing new wealth to fishing villages in Kazakhstan, but their neighbours on the opposite shore in Uzbekistan are suffering a very different fate ~enviro Article 1988 words, published Jul 10 2018 6 votes