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Life

See these exquisite images of starling murmurations around Europe

S酶ren Solk忙r's new collection of photographs shows starlings swooping as one in dramatic, cloud-like flocks

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Mathematics

Are we all related to Henry VIII’s Master of the Mint?

In this Voyager 2 image of Saturn, obtained Aug. 11, 1981, from a range of 14.7 million kilometers (9.1 million miles), north is at the upper right edge of the disc. Seen above the planet are the satellites Dione (right) and Enceladus. This false-color print shows a green spot at the south edge of a yellow band; in true color, the spot would appear brown and the band white. A bright yellow spot slightly above and to the left in this image moves eastward relative to the green spot at a rate that allows it to pass the green feature in about 50 days. The convective clouds that appear between the two spots are typical of the region. Here, the smallest visible structures measure about 270 kilometers (170 miles). The Voyager project is managed for NASA by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia01959-voyager-2-image-of-saturn

What is the probability that Voyager 1 or 2 will hit a planet or star?

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Why does a slightly damp sponge absorb water better than a dry one?

2F4D4YW Two American crows sitting on a bare branch communicating with each other.

This week鈥檚 new questions

Can you make batteries from tiny black holes? Maybe, say scientists

Tom Gauld on the first work day of the New Year

Twisteddoodles on a volcanic eruption

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Life

Massive pliosaur skull sheds light on ancient sea reptile

2R2JHWA Diamon ring during the 2023 Australian total solar eclipse in Exmouth

Space

The stargazing events to watch out for in 2024

From a solar eclipse in April to a meteor shower in May, it鈥檚 time to plan your cosmic calendar for the year, says Abigail Beall

Which bicycle lights are safest and give the best visibility?

How can popped knuckles be so exceptionally loud?

What is the shortest space a parked car can get out of? Part 2

This week鈥檚 new questions