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Earth

The real palm oil problem: it's not just in your food

Soaring demand for palm oil is being driven by its use as biofuel, which is increasing carbon emissions as well as destroying forests and biodiversity

Insight

Swirling wall of moving patterns represents our thoughts

Humans

Swirling wall of moving patterns represents our thoughts

Regulars

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Humans

Elements of surprise: What fiction plots tell us about our minds

Culture

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Technology

Bombhead and Bombs Away: when remembering is an art

Culture

A mix-up means US air pollution is way worse than thought

Earth

A mix-up means US air pollution is way worse than thought

News

Snails in performance

Life

The world's first snail orchestra makes its crunchy debut

Culture

Humans may be to blame for a big earthquake in South Korea

Earth

Humans may be to blame for a big earthquake in South Korea

News

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Life

Blossoms: The complex secrets of spring’s simple beauty

Culture

Finger-prick test reveals fetus's sex in the first trimester

Health

Finger-prick test reveals fetus's sex in the first trimester

News

The flexible future of green energy

Technology

The flexible future of green energy

The UK's transition from fossil-fuel guzzler to renewable energy pioneer is being driven by flexible technology and clever investment, says Matt Setchell of Octopus Group

Octopus--A brighter way

Health

The weekly alcohol limit still carries a risk of early death

News

Humans

Your mind is not an iceberg – there's nothing under the surface

Culture

Health

Infections during pregnancy affect a child's brain function

News

Technology

How better behaviour is helping to build better businesses

Octopus--A brighter way