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When two hikers set out to explore a relatively unknown side of Europe they returned with much more than they bargained for.

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Science journalist and self-proclaimed eco-nerd Ziya Tong had her home, food and body tested for microplastics while making the documentary Plastic People.

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There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them?

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Theranautilus is offering oral & dental treatments with the help of nanobots. The company is developing magnetic nanorobots ...

NASA astronauts Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth, but they'll suffer some ...