Exoplanet discovered with ruby, sapphire and liquid metal rain
Reece Goodall explains how combining data from the Hubble Space Telescope with 3D modelling led to the discovery of an exoplanet's remarkable atmosphere.
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Nintendo to close 3DS and Wii U eShops
Reece Goodall discusses Nintendo's decision to close the Wii U and 3DS eShops, and what this may mean for the future of Nintendo game purchasing.
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Neil Robertson stuns John Higgins to defend Tour Championship title
Defending champion Neil Robertson pulled off a remarkable comeback in the final of the Tour Championship, coming from 9-4 down to beat John Higgins 10-9. Robertson looked on incredible form, taking advantage of every opportunity offered by his opponent to secure an impressive win that puts him in good stead...
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Are snooker’s Triple Crown events really the major tournaments?
At the time of writing, some of the greatest active snooker players are competing in the Tour Championship. It’s an elite event, to which only the top eight players on a one-year ranking list are invited – if you’re there, it means you’ve had a good year, and a victory...
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Explaining Portugal’s latest legislative elections
In the latest addition to the Features Global Election series, Reece Goodall looks at the results of Portugal's latest election.
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How will energy policy change after Russia’s attack on Ukraine?
Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine has rewritten how we see the world. As Vladimir Putin spills Ukrainian blood for no reason other than his own vanity, Russia has been hit by swathes of economic sanctions to deter his war. But, for many countries around the world, there’s an elephant in...
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The GIF: revolutionary image format to online sensation
Following the recent passing of Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the GIF, Reece Goodall delves into how the revolutionary image format became an integral part of social media.
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Why you should watch: Slasher
Reece Goodall gives a retrospective on the underrated horror series Slasher in preparation for the fifth series.
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Max Verstappen takes Saudi Arabian GP after Leclerc battle
In a thrilling final few laps, Max Verstappen outduelled Charles Leclerc to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. After Red Bull’s disastrous outing last week, the win for the reigning world champion showed that they were back and in force. It was the other Red Bull that started the race...
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Should journals boycott Russian researchers?
With the West imposing major sanctions on Russia, Reece Goodall asks whether the scientific community should follow suit and ban Russian researchers from international journals.
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Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis
World number one Ashleigh Barty has announced her shock retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25. In an Instagram interview with her friend and former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua, Barty said that she was leaving the sport to “chase other dreams”. She has won three Grand Slam titles,...
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The Oscars music race 2022: predictions, snubs, and nominees
Reece Goodall unpacks this year's nominees for Best Original Song and Score at the 2022 Oscars award ceremony.
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The best ‘Wordle’ words, according to science
Reece Goodall explores a range of programs and simulations determining the optimal 'Wordle' starting word.
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