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Wimbledon has a spark which makes it stand out

The Championships, Wimbledon, deemed “the most important tournament of them all” by three-time champion Boris Becker, is undeniably special. Held annually at London’s SW19, the All England Lawn Tennis Club is widely regarded the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world and is famously the only grand slam still played...
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By , Aug. 10, 2020

2020 London Marathon will feature only elite runners

The 2020 London Marathon has been cancelled for all participants aside from the elite runners, organisers have officially announced. Elite races for men, women and wheelchair athletes will take place on an enclosed course in St James’ Park in a secure biosphere on 4 October. Athletes’ times will be eligible for...
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By , Aug. 9, 2020

Can water be two types of liquid?

Despite the sheer amount of water on Earth, there are still many ways in which it confuses scientists. Cold water expands rather than contracting as it cools (which explains why ice, a less dense substance, floats instead of sinking). It’s easier to compress at lower temperatures, and its molecules can...
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By , Aug. 8, 2020