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How do these enigmatic insects know that the time is right to emerge into the light?

Can a laugh be passed down between generations? Caroline Steel has a giggle finding out.

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Why do people react so differently to cold weather?

We explore underwater acoustics in search of a new music sensation

How desalination, fog capture and towing icebergs could bring water to the driest places

Are all rainbows the same size or are some larger than others?

Only humans cry emotional tears, whether it’s tears of sadness or tears of joy. But why?

Tsunamis cause huge destruction on land, but what’s it like for life under the waves?