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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.
'Perfect' 1st edition of Copernicus' controversial book on astronomy could fetch $2.5 million
The rare manuscript is believed to be one of only 277 known copies of Copernicus' book worldwide.
Best science books: Popular science books to feed your imagination
The best science books evoke a sense of wonder and make you marvel at the incredible world we live in.
Best physics books: Change the way you look at the universe
Here are the best physics books for anyone looking for an accessible and engaging immersion into the world of physics and wondering about our universe.
Got a cool pet? Enter to win this book on their prehistoric counterparts.
Here's how to enter to win a free copy of the "Prehistoric Pets" pop-up book.
Read an excerpt from 'The Falcon Thief'
Over decades, a brazen thief stole hundreds of eggs from rare and endangered falcons' nests around the world, to sell to private collectors.
'The Falcon Thief' exposes the high-flying life of a notorious rare-bird smuggler
Wild falcons are highly prized by private collectors, who pay tens of thousands of dollars for the rare birds.
