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    Psychedelic skies over Chile reveal the full extent of light pollution

    An image taken by astronomer Juan Carlos Munoz of the night sky above Santiago, Chile, uses optical techniques to reveal the extent of light pollution in major cities even while under lockdown Technology 27 May 2020 THIS kaleidoscopic shot of the night sky above Santiago, Chile, was taken during the city’s lockdown and shows the […] More

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    Don't miss: Europe's biggest art-meets-tech festival on your computer

    New Scientist’s weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss Technology 27 May 2020 Robert Bauernhansl/Arc Electronica Visit online Ars Electronica Home Delivery is a weekly programme of exhibition tours, lab visits, concerts and talks with artists and scientists, bringing the magic of Europe’s biggest art-meets-technology festival […] More

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    Neanderthal DNA linked to higher fertility in modern humans

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    Coronavirus is evolving. Knowing how could help us stop the pandemic

    Viruses, like the coronavirus causing covid-19, can evolve rapidly. Knowing how and why they change should help us beat this pandemic and prevent future ones Health 20 May 2020 SEVERAL weeks before the novel coronavirus became a serious issue in the UK, I attended a friend’s birthday party. Already, much of the conversation centred on […] More

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    Don't miss: The science of taking a stroll

    New Scientist’s weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss Health 20 May 2020 Visit online Arctic: culture and climate is an exhibition at the British Museum covering everything from 28,000-year-old mammoth ivory jewellery to modern snow mobiles. Though it has been postponed, you can now view […] More