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The surprising benefits of having an asymmetrical face, body and brain

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The surprising benefits of having an asymmetrical face, body and brain

Our unique asymmetries may be key to getting smarter, faster - and being a bit lopsided doesn’t seem to affect your attractiveness

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Why moon missions in 2024 could reveal both our history and our future

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Neptune isn't as blue as we thought it was

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2R2JHWA Diamon ring during the 2023 Australian total solar eclipse in Exmouth

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The stargazing events to watch out for in 2024

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Image of Io captured by the Juno spacecraft on 30 December 2023

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Extreme close-up of Jupiter’s moon Io captured by Juno spacecraft

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Get ready to see a total solar eclipse in 2024 – here's how

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?Goleuadau?r Gogledd? ? Mathew Browne Wales, United Kingdom The title of this image, ?Goleuadau?r Gogledd,? translates to ?Northern Lights? in Welsh. Finding the accurate translation proved challenging, as this phrase isn?t commonly used in everyday conversations here in South Wales. Witnessing the aurora borealis this far south is a rare occurrence, and capturing it at an iconic location like Paxton?s Tower adds to its uniqueness. Paxton?s Tower, a hilltop folly with a history spanning over 200 years, overlooks the picturesque Carmarthenshire countryside. For over an hour, the horizon beyond the clouds emitted hues of green and pink. However, for a brief yet magical moment, the sky came alive with impressive pink pillars, visible to the naked eye

Earth

See a dazzling collection of the year's best northern lights pictures

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Health

Probiotics helped reduce fatigue and memory loss from long covid

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Uranus's moon Miranda

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Moons around Uranus may suddenly develop atmospheres in the spring

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Stolen planet could be hiding on the edge of our solar system

When the sun was young, it may have stolen a planet from another nearby star – meaning an exoplanet could be waiting on the outer edges of the solar system for us to discover

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Strange alien worlds suggest Earth could survive the death of the sun

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Environment

Insects thrive on solar farms planted with native flowers

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Passing star could fling Earth out past Pluto into the Oort cloud

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Health

A type of vitamin B3 might treat chronic pain related to inflammation

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