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'Hairy books' were covered in sealskin by medieval monks
A scientific analysis of dozens of 12th- and 13th-century books found in European monasteries reveals they were bound in sealskins procured by Norse traders from as far away as Greenland.
Why America is losing its 50-year 'war on cancer,' according to scientist Nafis Hasan
"This line of attack in the War on Cancer has had few meaningful outcomes for cancer patients."
'A frankly embarrassing result': We still know hardly anything about 95% of the universe
"As yet, nobody has managed to understand what gives rise to this strange phenomenon, and explaining dark energy remains one of the most formidable challenges of modern science."
38 best science books for kids and young adults
Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.
'It explains why our ability to focus has gone to hell': Screens are assaulting our Stone Age brains with more information than we can handle
Modern technology has fundamentally changed how our ancient minds work.
'It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression': Generative AI isn't a threat to artists — it's an opportunity to redefine art itself
Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define and express themselves in completely new ways.
Strange anomaly in sun's solar cycle discovered in centuries-old texts from Korea
Aurora records in royal chronicles from Korea show that during the 'Maunder Minimum' between 1645 and 1715, the sun's solar cycles became several years shorter than they are today.
'Parasitic provider of sperm on-tap': Why the sex lives of deep sea creatures demand extreme solutions
From the opportunistic "have-a-go" approach of octopuses to "accessory males" that supply female anglerfish with a lifetime of sperm, author Jon Copley explores the sex lives of deep sea creatures.
