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Nightmare Fuel review: The psychology that underpins horror films

Scary movies really get under our skin, but why is this the case and how do film-makers know what will scare us? A new book has some interesting answers

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How to make a delicious chilli hot sauce by harnessing fermentation

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Explorer review: The amazing story of adventurer Ranulph Fiennes

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Stretchy material could make bandages change colour when getting loose

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Reimagined bicarb volcano could spark your children's love for science

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

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Cambridge lab for clever birds saved from closure by public donations

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China prepares to launch laboratory module to Tiangong space station

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Jupiter from Europa. Computer artwork of a view towards Jupiter and its moons, across the surface of Europa as it might have looked four billion years ago. Europa is the fourth largest of the moons that orbit Jupiter. It is believed to be composed of silicate rocks with a layer of water ice covering the entire surface. It may contain more water than all of Earth's oceans combined but its distance from its sun meant that there wasn't enough heat to prevent it from freezing over.

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11 of the best science fiction books for holiday reading

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How to grow chilli plants in cooler climates

Chilli plants can thrive in summer and survive the winter even in temperate climes, says the heat-loving Clare Wilson, who offers some top tips

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The Metaverse review: Tech CEO Matthew Ball tangles with digital space

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UK scientists in EU funding limbo after Boris Johnson's resignation

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How to make the best cup of cold-brew coffee

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Count the bugs "splatted" on your car to help track insect decline

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