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Mysterious tsunami that sent waves around globe in 2021 caused by hidden 8.2 quake, study finds

Scientists call for further research and better automated tools to monitor such complex quakes

Megalodon may not have looked anything like a Great White shark, scientists say

New study casts doubts over previous research comparing species’ fin and body shapes

Why do our brains crave pattern-seeking rituals like Wordle?

Many say ancient and modern rituals in both religious and secular contexts serve a powerful role in people’s lives, especially during uncertain times, writes Sarah Pulliam Bailey

Scientists identify brain region that helps people control word pronunciation

This brain region could be impaired in people with neurological disorders, study hints

Why do our brains crave pattern-seeking rituals like Wordle?

Many say ancient and modern rituals in both religious and secular contexts serve a powerful role in people’s lives, especially during uncertain times, writes Sarah Pulliam Bailey

The future of food: Why we can’t be too reliant on seed banks

A lot is made of seed vaults, but my research shows that we need to diversify to secure the future, writes Helen Anne Curry

Mosquitoes are ‘more attracted to people who wear red, orange or black clothes’

The insects fly towards specific colours - once they have smelled a plume of CO2 from human breath

Scientists find new more infectious and damaging HIV variant in the Netherlands

People infected with the variant had between 3.5 and 5.5 times higher viral load

Why does alcohol mess with my sleep?

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much you drink, you just feel like your sleep isn’t quite as restful as normal, Amelia Nierenberg explains why this might be

Stargazing in February: What Chinese astronomers saw almost 1,000 years ago

Ancient records can help pinpoint the birth of the Crab Nebula, writes Nigel Henbest

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