Science
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Parthenogenesis: the miracle of 'virgin births' in the animal kingdom
The Explainer Asexual reproduction, in which females reproduce without males by cloning themselves, has been documented in multiple species
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The full moon calendar for every month
In depth When to see the lunar phenomenon every month
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Canyons under the Antarctic have deep impacts
Under the radar Submarine canyons could be affecting the climate more than previously thought
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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An introvert's dream? Flu camps that offer £4,400 to spend two weeks alone
Under The Radar A fortnight in isolation may not be as blissful as it sounds
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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SpaceX breaks Starship losing streak in 10th test
speed read The Starship rocket's test flight was largely successful, deploying eight dummy satellites during its hour in space
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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NASA is moving away from tracking climate change
The Explainer Climate missions could be going dark
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Atoms into gold: alchemy's modern resurgence
Under the radar The practice of alchemy has been attempted for thousands of years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A rat infestation is spelling trouble for the almond industry
The Explainer The infestation has affected at least 100,000 acres in California
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hurricanes are not exclusive to Earth. They can happen in space.
Under the radar These storms may cause navigational problems
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Rabbits with 'horns' sighted across Colorado
speed read These creatures are infected with the 'mostly harmless' Shope papilloma virus
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Why are we watching the ocean floor?
Podcast Plus, what can we learn from a football club on the brink? And which jobs will fall to AI first?
By The Week UK Published
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Why does the US want to put nuclear reactors on the moon?
Today's Big Question The plans come as NASA is facing significant budget cuts
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Lithium shows promise in Alzheimer's study
Speed Read Potential new treatments could use small amounts of the common metal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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