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Abigail Beall

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Eggcorns and crash blossoms: the web is changing language in ways you may not imagine

You may recognise the feeling of frustration when someone uses a word incorrectly, but don’t be too quick to judge. … More

internet, language, technology

The Moon could have its own mobile data network as soon as next year

A European group of scientists has announced plans to be the first commercial company to land on the Moon, with … More

moon, space, space travel, technology

Nasa wants to put a giant magnetic shield around Mars so humans can live there

It may be a dry and desolate world now, but Mars was once an active planet covered in oceans with … More

mars, space, technology

This light-propelled probe could orbit exoplanets and hunt for alien life

Decades of research has shown it is theoretically possible to journey beyond our solar system in the hunt for alien … More

aliens, space, space travel, technology

Recycled eggshells can be used for next-gen data storage

If you want to make a computer, you’ve got to break a few eggs. A new data storage device made … More

data storage, eggs, recycling, technology

Green apes and wellbeing gifs – the ethical side of social media

For some, social media may seem like it is just filled with selfies, gossip and videos of cats, but others … More

social media, technology, wellbeing

Canine GPS vests reveal dog social network

Dogs have personalities, as any loving owner will attest. Now a preliminary study that used GPS to track a small … More

dogs, technology

Bijou backpacks reveal habits of chilled-out bees

Researchers tracking bees in Australia have added an surprising skill to their résumés: bee barber. A team from the Australian … More

bees, gps, technology

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