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Technology

The life and work of Alan Turing: Discovery weekend

Alan Turing is arguably one of the greatest scientists of the modern age. Join us as we explore his life, work and greatest achievements and learn more about this fascinating figure in 20th-century science

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Life

Mystery ancient human ancestor found in Australasian family tree

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The long scientific voyage of Tudor warship the Mary Rose

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The long scientific voyage of Tudor warship the Mary Rose

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Technology

1970s science follies look groovy in a new light

Culture

Two volunteers record the remains of a submerged forest on Cleethorpes beach

Life

How to become a citizen archaeologist tracking Stone-Age Britons

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Humans

The world's oldest paycheck was cashed in beer

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Humans

Britain’s oldest writing found buried near London Tube station

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painting of Mary Somerville

Humans

The lost women of Enlightenment science

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Earth

Mongol hordes gave up on conquering Europe due to wet weather

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Emilie du Chatelet

Physics

The bold, brilliant woman who championed Newton's physics

Emilie du Châtelet was a talented mathematician and experimental physicist who took on France's intellectual establishment. But history hasn't done her justice

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Life

Explore a map of London's extraordinary archaeological finds

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Humans

Radical insights from The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom

Culture

Humans

World War Zero brought down mystery civilisation of 'sea people'

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Technology

The perfect heists that involve stealing nothing at all

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