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Best documentaries 2023: 12 science documentaries from Netflix, BBC, Apple and more
Michael J. Fox in Still, his documentary about living with Parkinson’s disease Wild Isles (BBC iPlayer) This big-budget series from David Attenborough and the BBC Studios Natural History Unit takes a closer look at the flora and fauna of the UK and Ireland. Warring capercaillie and the sex lives of ash-black slugs are two highlights….
Fra Mauro: The magnificent medieval map that made cartography into a science
Fra Mauro’s beautiful, intricate map of the world History_docu_photo/Alamy DURING a stay in Venice a few years ago, I spent time in the Correr Museum, soaking up the city’s history. Located in Saint Mark’s Square, the museum displays imposing statues, paintings of sea battles and ancient weapons. But as I passed through the last room…
Can science explain why some drinks and foods are a perfect match?
Some things just go together, like red wine and cheese, lager and a spicy curry – and Christmas and mulled wine, says Sam Wong Source link
The biggest science news stories of 2023 as chosen by New Scientist
The spiral galaxy M51, as viewed by the James Webb Space Telescope ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Adamo (Stockholm University)/FEAST JWST team From extraordinary heat to stunning space imagery, New Scientist has brought you extensive coverage of the biggest developments, discoveries and events in science, technology, health and environment in 2023. Here is our recap…
These are Science News’ favorite books of 2023
Books introducing emerging areas of science, as well as new looks at familiar fields, were among the Science News staff’s favorite science reads this year. Did we overlook your favorite? Let us know at feedback@sciencenews.org. BlightEmily MonossonW.W. Norton & Co., $28.95 HBO’s The Last of Us introduced many people to the dangers of fungi. But…
What makes the best sounding didgeridoo, according to science
Didgeridoo players can use their vocal cord reverberations to manipulate the resonances produced by the wood Kate Callas The traits that make the best didgeridoos have now been identified, and it has also given us a better understanding of how people use their vocal cords to make sounds with the instruments. Didgeridoos, used by the…
Hangovers: What science says about why you feel so rough
Why do I feel so bad? Alcohol. Undoubtedly alcohol. Your headache, nausea, sweats, tiredness, apathy, that nebulous sense of guilt – they indubitably come from drinking too much last night. But then again, not alcohol. The onset of a hangover means your blood’s concentration of ethanol – the alcohol we appreciate for its intoxicating qualities…
The best science picture books for your coffee table in 2023
Entangled Life (Illustrated)Merlin Sheldrake (Bodley Head) Following 2020’s smash hit Entangled Life, mycologist Merlin Sheldrake returns just in time for Christmas with a stunning illustrated edition. At over 240 pages, Sheldrake’s passion and knowledge leaps off every spread. From the microscopic to the majestic, the colour images create an entertaining and enchanting experience. …
The 13 best new science fiction books of 2023
This year’s sci-fi spans many genres, and is often tinged with noir Artur Debat/Getty Images OUT of ideas for a gift? However your friends or family see life, you can be sure that this year’s crop of science fiction contains a gift (or even a gift set) that will confirm their world view. The pessimist in…
The best new science fiction books this month from Terry Hayes to Geoff Ryman
Gabrielle Korn’s Yours for the Taking is set in a 2050 ravaged by climate change. vicnt/iStockphoto/Getty Images December is traditionally a quiet month for new fiction, but there are still some science fiction gems to look forward to – not least of which are an extraordinary-sounding new title from the award-winning Geoff Ryman, and the…