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KR6XGE Close up of a selection of colourful butterflies and beetles in a display case at a museum.

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Defining what constitutes a 'new' species isn't straightforward

Even at this time of rapid extinction, there are many species to be discovered, but we need to take care over what we mean when referring to "new species", says Penny Sarchet

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Â鶹´«Ã½ Live fans take a selfie at the show

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Â鶹´«Ã½ Live 2022 - Festival teaser video

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Exhibitors at Â鶹´«Ã½ Live Manchester 2022

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Â鶹´«Ã½ Live 2022: What to know about our science festival

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A New Caledonian storm petrel pattering across the sea

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Seabird discovered by science this year may be critically endangered

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Thismia sitimeriamiae is extremely rare

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Strange new fairy lantern plant is already critically endangered

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Paul Williams at Â鶹´«Ã½ Live

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The future of air travel in a warmer world

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Wally Funk and Mercury 13

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Wally Funk and the future of female astronauts

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What is life and how did it evolve? We're getting closer to the answer

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What is life and how did it evolve? We're getting closer to the answer

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Jess Wade: The magic of mirror molecules and incredible nanostructures

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Jess Wade: The magic of mirror molecules and incredible nanostructures

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Finding Britain's dinosaurs: Inside amazing fossil finds across the UK

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Finding Britain's dinosaurs: Inside amazing fossil finds across the UK

Steve Brusatte tells the evolutionary story of dinosaurs via British fossil finds, including exciting new discoveries from Scotland, England, and Wales.

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Could we ever build a robot that thinks like a person?

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What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

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The mathematician’s guide to dating and finding the perfect partner

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Think of the science of fatbergs next time you flush toilet paper

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