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This magnified view of a Tradescantia spathacea plant shows the opening of its stomata, pores that allow the plant to take in CO2 and release O2 while minimising water loss. New research has identified a two-protein system that regulates this mechanism:

This magnified view of a Tradescantia spathacea plant shows the opening of its stomata, pores that allow the plant to take in CO2 and release O2 while minimising water loss. New research has identified a two-protein system that regulates this mechanism:

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A robotic hand exoskeleton can help expert pianists learn to play even faster by moving their fingers for them. Read more:

A robotic hand exoskeleton can help expert pianists learn to play even faster by moving their fingers for them. Read more:

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In this week's issue: Have we finally discovered dark matter’s true nature at the heart of an extraordinary new kind of sun? Grab a copy in shops now or download our app for digital editions.

In this week's issue: Have we finally discovered dark matter’s true nature at the heart of an extraordinary new kind of sun? Grab a copy in shops now or download our app for digital editions.

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Scientists have discovered around a hundred new ocean species in Bounty Trough, an oceanic rift off New Zealand's south island 🪸

Scientists have discovered around a hundred new ocean species in Bounty Trough, an oceanic rift off New Zealand's south island 🪸

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Male Amazon river dolphins have been documented rolling upside down and firing urine into the air - and other dolphins seem to follow the stream. Read more:

Male Amazon river dolphins have been documented rolling upside down and firing urine into the air - and other dolphins seem to follow the stream. Read more:

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This fleshy, pink smiling face is made from living human skin cells, and was created as part of an experiment to let robots show emotion. Read more 👉

This fleshy, pink smiling face is made from living human skin cells, and was created as part of an experiment to let robots show emotion. Read more 👉

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Bitcoin is one big disaster for the environment. Mining bitcoin requires an inordinate amount of energy, is a terrible investment these days and fuels crime on the dark web. Is this a contender for the worst idea of the 21st century?

Bitcoin is one big disaster for the environment. Mining bitcoin requires an inordinate amount of energy, is a terrible investment these days and fuels crime on the dark web. Is this a contender for the worst idea of the 21st century?

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A mysterious little blue octopus discovered nearly 6,000 feet beneath the waters of the Galápagos Islands has officially been identified as a brand-new species. About the size of a golf ball, the tiny creature, now named Microeledone galapagensis, stunned researchers during a deep-sea expedition.

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Genetics reveal how close humans came to extinction 🧬 Today there are more than 8 billion humans on Earth. But according to a recent genetic study, there may have been a moment in our past when the entire human population dropped to just 1,280 adults. But is it true? Watch the full video at

Genetics reveal how close humans came to extinction 🧬 Today there are more than 8 billion humans on Earth. But according to a recent genetic study, there may have been a moment in our past when the entire human population dropped to just 1,280 adults. But is it true? Watch the full video at

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There has been a sudden increase in the rate of sea level rise⁠ Read more:

There has been a sudden increase in the rate of sea level rise⁠ Read more:

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Analysis of ancient DNA has uncovered the origins of a mysterious group who appeared in Britain around 2400 BC and, in a century or less, all but replaced the people who built Stonehenge.⁠ Read more:

Analysis of ancient DNA has uncovered the origins of a mysterious group who appeared in Britain around 2400 BC and, in a century or less, all but replaced the people who built Stonehenge.⁠ Read more:

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These are the deepest fish ever filmed, including one juvenile discovered at an underwater depth of 8,336m. They are an unknown snailfish species of the genus Pseudoliparis and were discovered by UWA at the Izu-Ogasawara Trench, south of Japan.

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These are the deepest fish ever filmed, including one juvenile discovered at an underwater depth of 8,336m. They are an unknown snailfish species of the genus Pseudoliparis and were discovered by UWA at the Izu-Ogasawara Trench, south of Japan.

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Our holiday and New Year special is out now! ⁠ Crammed full of festive stories, from scientists catching farts to the quest to make the largest snowflake, there’s so much to explore in our jam-packed double issue.⁠ ⁠ Grab a copy in shops now or download our app for digital editions.⁠

Our holiday and New Year special is out now! ⁠ Crammed full of festive stories, from scientists catching farts to the quest to make the largest snowflake, there’s so much to explore in our jam-packed double issue.⁠ ⁠ Grab a copy in shops now or download our app for digital editions.⁠

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Without serious intervention by 2027, just 6% of England’s river will be in good ecological status. Feargal Sharkey is on the frontline of the struggle to save Britain's rivers. Join Feargal Sharkey at this year's New Scientist Live New Scientist Events

Without serious intervention by 2027, just 6% of England’s river will be in good ecological status. Feargal Sharkey is on the frontline of the struggle to save Britain's rivers. Join Feargal Sharkey at this year's New Scientist Live New Scientist Events

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"It's not a sixth mass extinction event that we're precipitating, it's a mass extermination event." Chris Packham speaks to New Scientist about his new series, Earth, a five-part documentary on BBC Two. Watch the full interview:

"It's not a sixth mass extinction event that we're precipitating, it's a mass extermination event." Chris Packham speaks to New Scientist about his new series, Earth, a five-part documentary on BBC Two. Watch the full interview:

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This Colombian scorpion is new to science and can spray the venom from its stinger up to 35 centimetres away rather than always having to inject it. Read more:

This Colombian scorpion is new to science and can spray the venom from its stinger up to 35 centimetres away rather than always having to inject it. Read more:

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For more than 40 years, Jonathan McDowell has tirelessly catalogued the space industry. Now he's planning to retire, and looking to pass on his extensive collection of space knowledge. Learn more:

For more than 40 years, Jonathan McDowell has tirelessly catalogued the space industry. Now he's planning to retire, and looking to pass on his extensive collection of space knowledge. Learn more:

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Climate anxiety is like a “massive wave coming towards you,’ Aidan Gallagher told New Scientist at an event to launch a Formula E racing car made from electronic waste. There is still reason for hope, he says. “You just need to do something". Learn more:

Climate anxiety is like a “massive wave coming towards you,’ Aidan Gallagher told New Scientist at an event to launch a Formula E racing car made from electronic waste. There is still reason for hope, he says. “You just need to do something". Learn more:

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Elephants are masters at using a hose to shower themselves, and they even appear to play pranks by interrupting another elephant’s shower. Learn more:

Elephants are masters at using a hose to shower themselves, and they even appear to play pranks by interrupting another elephant’s shower. Learn more:

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Is the black hole in the centre of our universe actually a massive clump of dark matter? ⚫️ Researchers say Sagittarius A* is just the right size that it could defy everything we think we know about it

Is the black hole in the centre of our universe actually a massive clump of dark matter? ⚫️ Researchers say Sagittarius A* is just the right size that it could defy everything we think we know about it

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Most mammals rely on fats and carbohydrates to fuel exercise, but what about blood-sucking vampire bats? Scientists put them on a treadmill to find out. Learn more:

Most mammals rely on fats and carbohydrates to fuel exercise, but what about blood-sucking vampire bats? Scientists put them on a treadmill to find out. Learn more:

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Scientists suspect they have discovered over 40 new species off the Coast of Argentina. The deep sea wonders include shimmering squids, pink lobsters and an interesting looking seastar.

Scientists suspect they have discovered over 40 new species off the Coast of Argentina. The deep sea wonders include shimmering squids, pink lobsters and an interesting looking seastar.

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Scientists have uncovered a unique ecosystem at the Borealis mud volcano, a rare methane-releasing fissure in the Barents Sea. Their findings include ancient carbonate crusts formed by microbes that use methane and even extinct microorganisms.

Scientists have uncovered a unique ecosystem at the Borealis mud volcano, a rare methane-releasing fissure in the Barents Sea. Their findings include ancient carbonate crusts formed by microbes that use methane and even extinct microorganisms.

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