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Why the world needs to take notice of Greta Thunberg's climate change warning
The consequences for the planet could be stark if action is not taken to tackle global warming
NYU Abu Dhabi scientists pull off rare 'dark matter' feat
Despite making up most of the mass in the universe, the nature of dark matter remains unknown
Driverless cars: have the wheels come off?
Experts agree high-tech sensors essential for safety can still be fooled
Impossible achieved: First image of a black hole revealed
According to Einstein’s theory, the singularity at the heart of a black hole can turn into a 'wormhole' that tunnels through space and time
New research shows which country's inhabitants are ageing best
Table of countries with lowest rates of age-related health issues has some surprising results
New research hints at vast, unseen planet orbiting sun
Astronomers believe Planet Nine could be three times bigger than Earth
Beware of big data – science says it's not as reliable as you think
The amount of honey produced by US bees rises and falls according to the number of people who drowned after falling out of fishing boats. Implausible? That's big data
Mars One's Bas Landsdorp and his fascinating 'reality distortion field'
First identified by an engineer working with tech legend Steve Jobs of Apple, the reality distortion field is characterised by a mix of tenacity, positive thinking and the ability to make even the craziest thing seem possible
Impact of Middle East's water desalination in the spotlight
Desalination plants pump out 50 per cent more brine than previously thought, though organisms in the water appear to be adapting better
Deep space radio waves prompt fresh alien conspiracies
Mystery of ‘Oumuamua leaves leading astrophysicists baffled
Death of leading scientist reignites debate over safety of vaccines
Professor Martin Gore died shortly after receiving a routine dose for yellow fever
Nasa's New Horizons fly-by of distant world is no New Year's Day stunt
The craft will photograph never-before-seen Ultima Thule about 6.5 billion kilometres from Earth
Not apocalypse now: why it is safe to ignore gloomy forecasts for 2019
Bleak warnings about the future are historically wide of the mark, research has found
2018 in review: hopes for Hyperloop
A look back at the year’s biggest tech stories
Scientists aim to dim sun to tackle climate change
Experiment could represent radical new tactic in battle against rising temperatures
