Slime

Runny noses, slippery sea creatures and that impossible-to-clean bit behind your sink all have one factor in widespread. Slime is all over the place, and with out it, life on Earth would most likely not exist. Allow us to let you know the fantastic story of goo. Now, as soon as upon a slime…

The Amazon rainforest

All the pieces it is advisable know in regards to the world’s largest, most stunning, and most biodiverse rainforest. From why it is so essential, to the unbelievable creatures that reside there, the wonderful biodiversity and threats to its survival.

How processed meals harms your temper

Psychological well being issues are on the rise. But there’s rising proof that the meals we eat could also be a significant ingredient to assist us really feel higher.

Plus

• Earth’s core: The solid-iron core on the centre of our planet is slowing down, in line with a brand new examine… and it’s making our days longer.

• The thin jab: Professor Giles Yeo examines whether or not the brand new era of anti-obesity injections – quickly to be offered in UK chemists – might be a game-changer.

• Improvements: Alex Hughes tries out Meta Quest Professional, a robust, feature-filled headset for the Metaverse, and we share our choose of one of the best sensible lighting to carry a simulated dawn to your own home.

• The Final Of Us: Might fungal infections flip us all into zombies? We spoke to Dr Rebecca Drummond, a fungal immunologist primarily based on the College of Birmingham, to learn the way reasonable a fungal pandemic might be.

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