Health
Crystallised tears form beautiful patterns unique as snowflakes
Maurice Mikkers makes his friends cry. Then, he lets the tears evaporate and photographs the unique, intricate patterns of crystallised salt they leave behind
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Humans
Why I think genitals reveal the universe’s biological diversity
Opinion
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The crying game: How tears can work for you
Features
Humans
Why Only Us: The language paradox
Culture
Environment
A crab, shrimp and fish leave their shared home doing the conga
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Boost your mental muscle with 20 minutes of exercise
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Environment
Bonobos know when others are being treated unfairly – and react
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Environment
Longest-ever period of coral bleaching to extend well into 2017
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Life
Green worms create a superorganism that becomes a giant seaweed
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Life
Bat-drone uses shape-shifting wings to skim over water
A new wing design for small flying vehicles takes inspiration from bats to improve flight efficiency
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Health
AI reads doctors’ notes to find hidden links in cancer cases
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Environment
Bald ibis among wildlife driven to extinction in Syria and Libya
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Life
Inside a wasp’s head: Here’s what it sees to find its way home
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Environment
Invasive raccoon dogs harbour parasites that can infect people
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