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A crew of tiny worms will be heading on a mission to the International Space Station in 2026 that will help scientists understand how humans can travel through space safely, using a Leicester-built ...

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Explore the 25 craziest scientific experiments ever conducted, from shocking ethical failures like Tuskegee to mind control.

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Researchers have developed a method for using remote-controlled, internet-connected microscopes to enable students anywhere in the world to participate in designing and carrying out biology ...