Ian Taylor
A former deputy editor at Science Focus, Ian once undertook a scientific ranking of the UK's best rollercoasters on behalf of the magazine. He is now a freelance writer, which is frankly a lot less fun.
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水滴鱼:事实关于世界最丑的动物

7/12/2023
Learn what the blobfish really looks like and why it’s become an unlikely poster child for marine conservation.
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nature
animals
fish
the-sea
weird-wonderful

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37 best LEGO sets for adults in 2023: NASA, Star Wars, architecture and more

6/14/2023
LEGO sets aren't just for kids. There's a huge array of fantastic kits for adults, from a bonsai tree to the enormousStar WarsImperial Star Destroyer.
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science
features

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What are the 10 coldest places on Earth?

6/2/2023
You wouldn't want to live there, but bring a coat if you're going to visit these spots – they have recorded the lowest temperatures ever!
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planet-earth
qanda
qanda
antarctica
the-arctic

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What's the longest a dog can live for?

3/23/2023
It's a dog's life, but how long it lasts depends on a number of factors, including size and breed.
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nature
qanda
qanda
animals
dogs

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In pictures: The air taxis that could be taking to the skies by 2025

3/19/2022
You could be hailing an air taxi sooner than you'd expect.
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future-technology
magazine
features
future-tech
transport

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Flying cars take off: How air taxis are about to revolutionise how we travel

3/16/2022
仅仅几年前,感觉就像飞行汽车回答e still a distant sci-fi future. But investment has increased rapidly, and a number of companies are now building air taxis to make our city journeys faster, easier and cleaner.
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future-technology
magazine
features
future-tech
transport

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13 incredible scientific moments to remind you 2021 wasn't all bad

12/26/2021
It's been a long year, but there were some amazing scientific discoveries.
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news
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CRISPR: A guide to the health revolution that will define the 21st century

11/10/2021
Scientists will soon have the tools to rewrite the book of life, and in doing so, edit out sections that cause disease, piece by piece. But is the technology safe and will all of us get the benefits, or will it be the preserve of those who can afford it?
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magazine
the-human-body
dna
features
health

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Stegosaurus: The enigmatic icon of the Jurassic

9/25/2021
Why one of the most famous dinosaurs ever discovered is still keeping researchers guessing today.
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nature
dinosaurs
features
prehistoric-animals

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Road runner stopped by Trump's border wall wins Bird Photographer of the Year

8/31/2021
Take flight and explore stunning photographs of some of the most endangered and enigmatic species of bird in the world.
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nature
news
birds
photography
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What it's like to fly to the edge of space, according to Virgin Galactic's pilot

8/13/2021
Strap in as Dave Mackay takes us on a tour to low-Earth orbit.
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news
space
sfnews
space-exploration

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Biological space race: NASA doctor reveals the future of genetically edited astronauts

8/7/2021
Prof Christopher E Mason has been studying astronaut Scott Kelly's reactions to life in space and reveals how we might adapt to overcome the challenges we face.
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magazine
space
the-human-body
features
health
interviews
space-exploration

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Dr Michael Mosley’s 10 simple shortcuts to getting healthy

8/1/2021
Being healthy and fit demands hard work, dedication above all time. Or does it? Michael Mosley shares his favourite shortcuts to staying healthy and well as we get older. No sweat bands necessary.
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magazine
the-human-body
features
health

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A gigantic guide to the mighty triceratops

7/25/2021
Everything you want to know about the famous three-horned dinosaur.
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nature
animals
dinosaurs
features
prehistoric-animals

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The injectable nanosensor that will one day read your thoughts

7/24/2021
Imagine composing an email with nothing but your mind.
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future-technology
news
future-tech
health
sfnews
the-brain

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Did a huge comet impact ignite civilisation on Earth as we know it?

6/28/2021
A new analysis suggests society may have started with a bang.
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planet-earth
news
archaeology
comets
extinction
humans
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The new age of the airship: Could blimps be the future of air travel?

6/9/2021
Sleek, green and coming to the skies above you.
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future-technology
aeroplanes
features
future-tech
the-environment
transport

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The brain-computer interface that works with imagined handwriting

6/8/2021
New technology could double the speed at which paralysed people communicate with others.
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future-technology
news
future-tech
health
sfnews
the-brain

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It’s a gut feeling: A baby’s microbiome could affect its sense of fear

6/7/2021
Not to mention their risk of mental health issues later in life.
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news
the-human-body
children
fear
mental-health
microbiome
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The scary truth about Velociraptors

5/30/2021
Behind the movie star persona, there's a dinosaur more fascinating than anything Hollywood dreamt up.
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nature
dinosaurs
prehistoric-animals
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