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Manatees: The Endangered Species

By Samiya Catlin There are three manatee species worldwide – West Indian, West African, and Amazonian, but sadly all three are listed as...

Mar 172 min read

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Do We Need to Hold Ourselves Accountable for Climate Change?

By Nathan Batey I think as a generation we are not doing anything to stop the production of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas; we're...

Jul 4, 20242 min read

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Ants & the Hivemind

Ants - everyone has heard of them! But there’s more to these creepy crawlies than what meets the eye.

Feb 10, 20242 min read

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Santa's Little Helpers!

Reindeers are famous as Santa's sleigh pullers, but how much do you know about them?

Dec 1, 20232 min read

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What is A.I?

A.I. (or artificial intelligence) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Dec 1, 20233 min read

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Is the future of archaeology in ruins?

Archaeology is in hot water. Ever since 1981, it has been harbouring a dark secret.

Sep 19, 20233 min read

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The Captivating Cuscus

Have you ever heard of the illusive Cuscus? It is most likely that you haven’t!

Jun 29, 20232 min read

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The Importance of Women in STEM

It’s vital to have good role models, which is why it's important, especially in a world like ours, to have women in STEM.

May 24, 20232 min read

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The Voiceless Frog!

Everyone knows the iconic frog call, but have you heard of the frog with no voice?

Apr 3, 20231 min read

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Oh deer - we have a problem.

There’s a biodiversity dilemma brewing in Britain. Deers are taking over our landscapes and wreaking havoc.

Mar 28, 20232 min read

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Skilful Swamp Cats

The swamp cat goes by many names, yet few have heard of this versatile feline.

Jan 20, 20232 min read

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Our Christmas Robins!

Robins! Unofficially branded as Britain’s national bird, robins are loved across the nation.

Dec 14, 20222 min read

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Our World's Gardeners

Earth is one big ecosystem; and to keep an ecosystem thriving you need gardeners! So who are the gardeners of our world?

Dec 7, 20223 min read

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Sea Otters - Our Sea Guardians!

Sea Otters: the guardians of the sea. But what exactly do these little critters do for us?

Nov 4, 20222 min read

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Unpaid & Unseen: the healthcare workers you know nothing about

Zoe Scott : Despite being near ethereal creatures, horseshoe crabs have something worse than a bad reputation - they have none whatsoever!

Oct 14, 20223 min read

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Big Bang Baloney?

Guest Writer The Big Bang has long been considered the most influential event in the history of the universe… But could we be wrong? If...

Oct 6, 20222 min read

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The ISS Will Plummet To Earth In 2031

The International Space Station is to plummet to Earth in 2031.

Mar 2, 20222 min read

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Rewilding Britain

The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. Yet, rewilding might be able to solve that!

Feb 15, 20224 min read

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Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

Since the 1950s, scientists have been looking for a way to harness nuclear fusion. Now, scientists have made a major breakthrough.

Feb 11, 20222 min read

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Agroforestry : the future of farming.

Laura Anderson Agroforestry. What is it? And can it progress us towards a carbon neutral Britain? There is no doubt that as a nation we...

Dec 15, 20213 min read

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Influential Psychology Studies

Caris McKee-Shell A brief insight into some of the most influential psychology studies of all time. Psychology is the study of people and...

Nov 5, 20214 min read

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The Pandemic to Rule All Pandemics

In the past few years we have come to know what a pandemic is like, but how did people cope in one of the most fatal pandemics of all time?

Oct 7, 20214 min read

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How To Find the Edge of the Universe?

Caris McKee-Shell Explaining what we know about the edge of the universe and how this can change. We imagine the universe, the place that...

Sep 20, 20213 min read

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Evolution: Fact or Fiction?

An evaluation into the reliability of Darwin's evolution theory.

Jul 7, 20213 min read

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The Human Connectome Project

Caris McKee-Shell What is the Human Connectome Project and where can it lead? The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. With...

Jun 28, 20213 min read

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The Amazing Story Of Mike The Headless Chicken

Melissa Burr Ever heard of a chicken without a head? Meet Mike, the headless chicken. Have you ever heard of a chicken without a head?...

May 21, 20211 min read

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The (Nearly) Indestructible Beetle

Beatrice Allen Ever heard of a tank with six legs? Neither have I because technically it doesn’t exist, but it is a good way to describe...

Mar 17, 20212 min read

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Are We Harming Space?

Are we harming space with the pollution we send up there? Debris from our spacecrafts needs to go somewhere.

Oct 9, 20202 min read

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Bacteria Literally Do Get On Our Nerves

New research from Harvard University reveals neurons in the gut can fight bacteria.

Oct 5, 20202 min read

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Coffee: Should We Trust It?

By Rachel Wade For years and years, the topic of coffee has been controversial. However, as a strong lover of all things coffee, here is...

Feb 7, 20202 min read

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The Truth Behind the Bushfires

By Katie Richardson, Science Editor An estimated 10.7 million hectares of land is currently burning ferociously over 9,000 miles away...

Jan 14, 20204 min read

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The Biggest and Most Memorable Scientific Discoveries of the Decade

By Ben Mills, Senior Editor As the new decade begins, what were the historic scientific discoveries of the 2010s which have had the...

Jan 10, 20204 min read

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How Will Climate Change Affect Humans and Animals?

Our oceans are choking, our sea levels are rising, our climate is changing. Is it too late for us to reverse climate change?

Dec 16, 20195 min read

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Do We Really Know The Science Behind Sleep?

When we think of the word ‘sleep’ we immediately relax at the thought of escaping our chaotic lives. But do we know the science behind it?

Nov 16, 20193 min read

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Environment Week: The Problem With Pollution

What are the problems with pollution and how does it affect humans and our planet?

Oct 29, 20194 min read

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Success For NASA's Insight Mission to Mars

By Millie Love, Past Writer and Assignments Editor On the 26th of November 2018 NASA’s mission to Mars, named Insight, safely landed on...

Oct 23, 20192 min read

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History Week: The First Moon Landing

By Millie Love, Past Writer and Assignments Editor On the 16th July 1969, people all around the globe tuned in to watch a historic event....

Mar 4, 20192 min read

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Soyuz Space Rocket Malfunctions

By Laura McBride A Russian-designed rocket used to send astronauts into orbit in the ISS experienced a malfunction during a launch on...

Oct 12, 20182 min read

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Could we go on holiday to space this year?

By Ben Mills (CLV Phoenix Lead Editor) Where have you been on holiday before? Spain? Mexico? Greece? Whatever your idea of a holiday,...

Jan 15, 20183 min read

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Hello Saturn, Goodbye Cassini

For 400 years scientists and astronomers have gazed through telescopes at the planet Saturn in awe, forever wondering what secrets it

Jan 12, 20182 min read

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Rare genetic mutation extends lifespan: why the Amish live longer

By Evie Miller A rare genetic mutation discovered in the Amish community increases length of life by at least 10 years, and protects...

Jan 12, 20182 min read

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