Science Illustrated

Science Illustrated delivers natural science, break through discoveries and an understanding of the world for the entire family. Packed with stunning photography and in-depth editorial it’s a visually spectacular gateway to the world looking into the beginning of life to distant objects in the universe.

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New treatment could restore your teeth • Nobody enjoys fixing dental problems, as remedies can be painful and/or expensive. But now British researchers have developed a gel that might repair teeth painlessly from the inside.

Why is the Hectoria glacier melting fast? • The Hectoria Glacier on the Antarctic Peninsula is melting 10 times faster than any other. Geologists aren’t sure why.

Aussie birds reveal their urge to sing • Most songbirds begin singing at or around the dawn. A new study shows that the birds may prepare during the dark before singing at sunrise.

Rover discovers alien object on Mars • NASA’s Perseverance rover has found a rock unlike any other on Mars. The rock’s composition may provide a glimpse into the early Solar System.

Ancient dogs varied in form earlier than we thought • Thousands of years ago, dogs roamed the Earth – not as we know them today, yet your four-legged friend still bears significant evidence from Stone Age ancestors.

Longer walks may be better for your heart • A study of walking habits among 33,000 people suggests that combining several short walks into one long walk is beneficial.

Why do smart kids live longer? • A study of more than 400,000 people finds clear connections between childhood IQ and longevity. But researchers remain uncertain exactly why.

Newly-discovered toads have live young • Toads and frogs normally lay eggs in a gelatinous spawn. But 3 previouslyunknown toad species have been found that carry their young inside their bodies.

Metal breaks down harmful waste • The world’s most indestructible plastic may have met its match. When researchers mixed it with metal, they obtained valuable fluorinebased substances, with no harmful substances released in the process.

The universe might be slowing down, not speeding up • Data from Korean researchers cast doubt on the uniformity of supernovas that have been used to measure the universe. That could throw out all kinds of previous assumptions.

Deep trenches are teeming with life • Japanese researchers have discovered unexpected life forms in the most unexplored areas of the deep ocean.

Black hole tears giant star apart • A distant black hole, weighing 500 million times more than the Sun, has torn a giant star to pieces. The light released is the most powerful we’ve ever witnessed.

Why are people short of water? Could desalination help? • “I understand Earth has enough fresh water for us all to have clean drinking water, yet millions of people lack access. Can science solve the problem?”

Which animals were the first to make useful sounds? • Communication is an essential part of animals’ lives, but when did animals start to communicate with each other by making sound?

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How do LED bulbs function? • LED bulbs light up when electrons are in motion. Diodes emit energy in the form of light when the electrons pass through.

“Why are starfish not symmetrical? Five ‘arms’ seems a weird number.”

Why do some people have hair whorls? • “Hair whorls can make it almost impossible to style your hair properly. Where do these whorls come from, and can they be eliminated?”

What would plants look like on other planets? • “Now that...