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2 days ago | 
iflscience.com | James Felton |Holly Large
If we could get to a black hole, physicists have proposed ways to extract a whole load of energy from them. James FeltonJames is a published author with four pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary. Senior Staff WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible.
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2 days ago | 
iflscience.com | Holly Large |Maddy Chapman
There are definitely worse sea creatures to have a cuddle with. Holly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Jr Copy Editor & Staff WriterEditedbyMaddy ChapmanMaddy is an editor and writer at IFLScience, with a degree in biochemistry from the University of York. POV: You're being hugged by an octopus.
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2 days ago | 
iflscience.com | Holly Large |Laura Simmons
Until now, aggression between bottlenose and common dolphins hadn’t been seen in this area. Holly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Jr Copy Editor & Staff WriterEditedbyLaura SimmonsLaura is an editor and staff writer at IFLScience. She obtained her Master's in Experimental Neuroscience from Imperial College London. Bottlenose dolphins, like those seen above, were spotted chasing down a young common dolphin.
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3 days ago | 
iflscience.com | Alfredo Carpineti |Holly Large
Testing Einstein’s relativity, measuring fundamental constants, and even searching for dark matter are all on the cards thanks to this system. Dr. Alfredo CarpinetiAlfredo (he/him) has a PhD in Astrophysics on galaxy evolution and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces. Senior Staff Writer & Space CorrespondentEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible.
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3 days ago | 
iflscience.com | Holly Large |Laura Simmons
If throwing stale bread and water balloons at the US Coast Guard counts as war, that is. Holly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Jr Copy Editor & Staff WriterEditedbyLaura SimmonsLaura is an editor and staff writer at IFLScience. She obtained her Master's in Experimental Neuroscience from Imperial College London. Key West? Uhhh, that's the Conch Republic to you, thank you very much.
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iflscience.com | Ben Taub |Holly Large
The body is three times older than the mummy of Tutankhamun. Benjamin TaubBenjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment. Freelance WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. The mummy belongs to an ancestor that some call The Storyteller.
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3 days ago | 
iflscience.com | Holly Large |Maddy Chapman
An executive order means that US fishers can now operate in certain parts of the 1,282,534 square-kilometer region. Holly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Jr Copy Editor & Staff WriterEditedbyMaddy ChapmanMaddy is an editor and writer at IFLScience, with a degree in biochemistry from the University of York. The marine monument is well-known for its biodiversity.
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1 week ago | 
iflscience.com | Holly Large |Maddy Chapman |Laura Simmons
Selenium – it’s an essential mineral that most of us probably don’t give a second thought to, at least compared to the likes of calcium and iron. It is, however, vital to our functioning. Does that mean that it could have medical uses too? Or can too much selenium be a problem? What is selenium? Selenium is a trace element that was discovered in 1817, and named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the Moon.
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1 week ago | 
iflscience.com | Alfredo Carpineti |Holly Large
This month’s micromoon is one for the ages (well, maybe not *quite* the ages). It has been an exciting few weeks for the Moon. Last month, there was a total lunar eclipse with a beautiful "Blood Moon". Not content with being center stage across the Americas, it also obscured the Sun in a partial solar eclipse only two weeks ago. This weekend, the full Moon is back again, and this time it will be a little on the small side. In fact, it will be the smallest it has been in five years.
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iflscience.com | Tom Hale |Holly Large
In 1969, Chattanooga was named as "worst city in the nation for particulate air pollution" by the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Known as the "Dynamo of Dixie" in its prime, Chattanooga had developed into a major manufacturing hub by the mid-20th century, with heavy industries, like iron foundries and steel production, driving its economy. While this industrial boom brought prosperity to some, it came at a steep environmental cost.
