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Ancient Bees Turned a Bone Graveyard Into a Cozy Home

Mihai Andrei, ZME Sci The floor of the Cueva de Mono, a cave in the Dominican Republic, is a gruesome graveyard. For thousands of years, it served as the dining room for a massive family of...

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Jeremy Lee’s recipe for almond, chocolate and prune tart

Marcona almonds from Spain, walnuts, dark chocolate, Agen prunes from France and a few decades of love go into this sumptuous, boozy frangipane tartA recipe box was rifled through, but, alas, much like shopping for a present last minute, nothing leapt to the fore. Out of the corner of an eye I spied…

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Rain transforms Iranian beach into striking red spectacle – video

Rainfall on Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide Continue…

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Gaza doctors use 3D tech to save limbs shattered by Israel from amputation

'Palestinian doctors are still creating, still resisting, still saving lives - one printed piece at a time.'

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Gifts with heart: 15 thoughtful US ideas that support causes in need

For often-underfunded non-profits, merch can help raise funds and visibility – here are gifts that support animal conservation, civil liberties and public media19 unique small business gifts that beat predictable US big brandsSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, b…

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‘Pretty birds and silly moos’: the women behind the Sex Discrimination Act

In the 50 years since equal rights for women were enshrined in UK law, the campaigners have been reduced to caricatures, or forgotten. But their struggle is worth rememberingCelia Brayfield was at her desk in the Femail section of the Daily Mail’s Fleet Street office when an editor called her over. …

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Learning through laughter at Quantum Carousel

Zulekha Samiullah and Hugh Barrett talk about the highlights from this year’s Quantum Carousel, a variety show for quantum physicists
The post Learning through laughter at Quantum Carousel appeared first on Physics World.

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From A for algebra to T for tariffs: Arabic words used in English speech

Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people. Can you recognise these Arabic words that made their way into English?

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The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know

Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It's the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the year and summer wi…

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Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice

With ancient standing stones and modern midwinter festivals, the West Penwith peninsula is a land of magic and mysteryThe light is fading fast as I stand inside Tregeseal stone circle near St Just. The granite stones of the circle are luminous in this sombre landscape, like pale, inquisitive ghosts …

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Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas?

With the weather set to turn much colder for Christmas, will it be cold enough to snow? Chris Fawkes has a festive update.

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Afghan woman, once a child bride, becomes top-ranked bodybuilder

A woman who was once a child bride in Afghanistan escaped, along with her infant son, and found her way years later to winning third place at a bodybuilding competition, representing Norway. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports on Roya Karimi’s journey.

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Ancient Bees Turned a Bone Graveyard Into a Cozy Home

Jeremy Lee’s recipe for almond, chocolate and prune tart

Rain transforms Iranian beach into striking red spectacle – video

Gaza doctors use 3D tech to save limbs shattered by Israel from amputation

Gifts with heart: 15 thoughtful US ideas that support causes in need

‘Pretty birds and silly moos’: the women behind the Sex Discrimination Act

Learning through laughter at Quantum Carousel

From A for algebra to T for tariffs: Arabic words used in English speech

The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know

Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice

Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas?

Afghan woman, once a child bride, becomes top-ranked bodybuilder

The 40+ Best Gifts for Mom, According to an Oldest Daughter

These 12 Sex Toy Gifts Promise a Not-So Silent Night

Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists

Teen builds an award-winning virtual reality prototype thanks to free MIT courses

New York City Set to Raise the Cap on Permits for Street Vendors

Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

Is Applying to College Via Early Decision a Good Idea? Here’s What Your Income Has to Do With It.

William and Catherine release annual Christmas card portrait