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The Poisonous Book Project may sound like parents trying to ban titles, but it's exactly as described – about potentially poisonous books.

The ancient Babylonians were the first to use sophisticated geometry – a staggering 1,400 years before it was previously thought to have been developed. Sadly, these mathematical innovations were forgotten as the Babylonian civilisation collapsed and were only rediscovered this year as scientists took a close look at ancient clay tablets.

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Gas is a unique state of matter with some extraordinary features.

History has acknowledged how Rosalind Franklin was sidelined

Mark Lorch’s profile on The Conversation

Carbon monoxide is produced at high levels when fuels aren't burnt correctly. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be avoided.

Returning for its first full-scale event since 2019, Cheltenham Science Festival has a packed programme of over 130 events for its 20th anniversary celebration.

The expert way to spot if ingenious youngsters are manipulating LFT results

Experts say it can only be done with rapid tests. They also say, 'don't do it.'