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The shocking lessons from an infamous 1960s experiment in obedience

'It was jaw-dropping': The shocking lessons from an infamous experiment in obedience Modern-day replications of one of history's most...

18.10.2026 400

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Sophie Hardach

'The legend is so strong': The truth about Nicolas Flamel and the philosophers' stone

'The legend is so strong': The truth about Nicolas Flamel and the philosophers' stone The myth of Nicolas and Pernelle Flamel, medieval...

09.10.2026 40

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Sophie Hardach

'This is fixable': What really helps save a relationship

'This is fixable': What really helps save relationship What couples therapists want you to know about trying to save a relationship...

25.09.2026 80

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Sophie Hardach

The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home

The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home An old seafaring instrument could help astronauts on ever more far-flung and perilous...

04.09.2026 30

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Sophie Hardach

The shark that lives for 400 years – and what it can teach us about longevity

'We were all just in awe': A stranding in Ireland sheds new light on the long, slow, ice-cold life of a deep-sea shark Greenland sharks are...

21.07.2026 100

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Sophie Hardach

The Viking word hidden in the Declaration of American Independence

The Viking word hidden in the Declaration of American Independence From Roman freedom to Viking happiness, the iconic words in the Declaration of...

27.06.2026 60

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Sophie Hardach

Why the French are painting chalk on their windows

Why French people are painting chalk on their windows in the heat A simple, low-tech remedy may help cool homes. Here's the science behind the...

26.06.2026 100

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Sophie Hardach

How easy is it to change your accent?

How easy is it to change your accent? Some people can pick up new accents instantly. How do they do it? And can I learn to speak like an office worker...

05.05.2026 70

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Sophie Hardach

The lost medieval pronouns of English intimacy

Wit, unker, git: The lost medieval pronouns of English intimacy Tales of love and adventure from 1,000 years ago reveal a dazzling range of...

09.04.2026 100

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Sophie Hardach

The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back

'One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories': The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back Decades after its release into...

08.03.2026 100

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Sophie Hardach

'It lives underground and is fabulous': The world's rarest orchid

The world's most mysterious and elusive orchid lives underground in Australia. Scientists are trying to rescue this botanic marvel from going...

27.09.2025 300

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Sophie Hardach

The face-clawing bear that scares tigers

Sloth bears are the world's deadliest bear. As their habitat shrinks, India's forest communities are finding ways to co-exist with them. For the...

07.08.2025 250

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Sophie Hardach