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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

Eyes of the Void, Sea of Tranquility and The Memory Librarian are among our top sci-fi novels to read this holiday

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Chillies growing in glasshouse at West Dean

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How to grow chilli plants in cooler climates

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Scientist working in a lab

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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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J3TX0E Splattering of dead insects on a car windscreen, windshield whilst driving along a road with signs and road white markings.

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

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A chip from Google's Sycamore quantum computer

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Quantum computers proved to have ‘quantum advantage’ on some tasks

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Japanesa milk bread

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How science can help you bake a loaf of bread that stays softer longer

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Do your own experiment to see if your teabags really are compostable

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Do your own experiment to see if your teabags really are compostable

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Concept drawing may not reflect final content. Image by Sarner International courtesy of National Museums Liverpool

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Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder review: The science behind the show

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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder Clare

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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: The science behind the sci-fi

Doctor Who is the longest-running sci-fi series in the world. And whilst it might seem fantastical, many of the ideas that feature in the 59-year-show are drawn from topical scientific ideas

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How to analyse your garden soil and choose the plants to suit it

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UK visa for top talent excludes graduates of African universities

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Waste wood chemically recycled to produce material stronger than steel

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Claims that girls have a 'natural' aversion to physics are harmful

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