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Science Illustrated

Issue 116
Zeitschrift

Science Illustrated delivers natural science, break through discoveries and an understanding of the world for the entire family. Packed with stunning photography and in-depth editorial it’s a visually spectacular gateway to the world looking into the beginning of life to distant objects in the universe.

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Science Illustrated

Space dart: dwarf galaxy created ‘Bullseye’ rings

Cloud invasion: flying saucers over southern skies

Microplastics block brain blood vessels • Researchers have followed the journey of microplastics from ingestion through the blood streams of mice. Their final destination might be a cause for concern in humans.

Diamond battery lasts for thousands of years • A new and highly corrosion-resistant battery could be good news for cardiac patients – and space exploration.

New parasitic fungus discovered mid-manipulation of a spider brain • A challenging scenario unfolded before the eyes of a group of researchers when they discovered a new species of zombie fungus.

45 days to Mars? How hydrogen could race us to the Red Planet • At a NASA facility in Alabama, a tech company has tested a new type of fuel that could reduce travel time to the Red Planet by approximately 75%.

Quarry digger uncovers dinosaur highway and crossing • A quarry worker called in the experts to help uncover hundreds of dinosaur footprints, including an intriguing crossing point between carnivores and herbivores.

33,000km/h winds on distant planet • Researchers have found a Milky Way planet which has atmospheric winds 80 times faster than anything ever measured on our own planet.

Noise from fast cars increases stress levels • Researchers have looked at how traffic noise affects our mental health and wellbeing. It was a small study, but produced a useful tip for those who feel stressed by the noise of city life.

Dog-like animals existed before the dinosaurs • Well-preserved bone fragments have revealed a 270-million-year-old animal that is distantly related to mammals.

Cosmic dance emits mysterious flashes • A dramatic phenomenon in the far reaches of the universe reveals an object flashing as it struggles to escape the gravitational pull of a black hole.

Fibre is the most important dietary ingredient • If you wish to improve the health of the 100 trillion+ bacteria in your gut, one thing makes all the difference, according to researchers.

What causes turbulence? • “I was on a flight where the plane bounced up and down, and the staff called it ‘turbulence’. Is that like wind hitting the plane, or something else?”

What does a skeleton weigh? • Some people say “I am not fat, I just have big bones.” But what is the weight of a human skeleton, and does it vary widely between people?

TEST YOURSELF • Solve problems designed for different types of intelligence, and find out in which you excel!

Why does the shower curtain stick to my body? • “When I take a shower, the lower part of the shower curtain seems to move towards me all by itself, sticking to my body. Why does this happen?”

Why do I often wake up just before the alarm goes off?

Are frozen vegetables less healthy than fresh? • Everyone recommends fresh fruit and vegetables as being essential to our diet. But what about frozen fruit and veg?

Why do ‘lazy’ lions have big muscles? • “I read that lions rest for the vast majority of the day. So how can they be so powerful? Could I grow big that way?”

Why does my hair curl in the rain?

Could a planet be completely covered in forest or swamp? • “In the Star Wars universe, there are planets that are all forest (Endor) or swamp (Dagobah). Is that biologically possible?”

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