Science Illustrated

Science Illustrated delivers natural science, break through discoveries and an understanding of the world for the entire family. Packed with stunning photography and in-depth editorial it’s a visually spectacular gateway to the world looking into the beginning of life to distant objects in the universe.

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An extra half-minute for Uranus • New methods and monitoring by researchers from US and European space agencies have discovered important new details about one of the largest planets in our Solar System.

New twists deliver faster optics • Parallel developments in Australia and the UK offer the possibility of sending more information further down optical communication cables.

Multiple secrets lie behind Maria’s longevity • Maria Branyas lived to be 117 years old. Researchers have tried to find her secret – and they think yoghurt may have had a role.

Huge fossil is an unknown life form • First described in 1843, an 8-metre-tall prehistoric organism has been puzzling scientists ever since. First thought a tree or fungus, new analysis says it is neither.

Phantom jellies flourish beneath Antarctic ice • Marine researchers have discovered a breathtaking enigmatic world that may have been hidden under 150 metres of ice for hundreds of years.

New antibiotic dug up in a Canadian backyard • A backyard discovery could help avoid millions of deaths that scientists fear could come from antibiotic multi-resistance.

Supervolcano ‘cap’ eases the pressure on Yellowstone • The supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park is controlled by a hidden mechanism that keeps the violent forces in check.

Reactor reaches a new milestone • ITER is a fusion reactor which hopes to lead the way to sustainable and safe energy. It has reached an important milestone.

How far does lightning travel in water? • “I saw on Survivor Australia vs The World that they pulled contestants out of a water challenge when there was lightning. Is it dangerous if lightning strikes the water? Do fish die?”

How do computer chips continue to get more powerful? • “Are new and faster computer chips all down to making things smaller or are there other advances? And is ‘Moore’s Law’ still holding up?”

How are tattoos removed? • Why does the colour of a tattoo stick so well, and how can it be removed again?

Can you get tanned if you sit in the shade? • And is sunscreen still necessary if you stay in the shade?

What happens to animal astronauts? • “Do the animals we launch into space die? And which animal was the first ‘zoonaut’?”

How does an incineration plant not melt?

…you can think your way to lower weight? • “I read that the brain accounts for a surprising amount of our total energy consumption. So can you lose weight by concentrating deeply, such as by playing chess?”

Why do mosquitoes mostly bite at night? • “I can walk around all day without getting bitten, but when the sun sets, the mosquitoes are there. Is it easier for mosquitoes to find us in the evening, or what is the explanation?”

How do planets maintain their orbits over millions of years? • “When Earth is furthest away from the Sun in its elliptical orbit, the gravitational pull must weaken. So why does Earth remain in its orbit?”

How hot can we get? • “What is the upper limit to the temperatures the human body can withstand before it collapses?”

Which is the smallest vertebrate?

Can ocean bacteria deal with oil pollution? • “I read your article on what caused the explosion and oil spill on the BP Deepwater Horizon in 2010, and the failed efforts to clean up. So where does the pollution that is not collected end up? Is it eventually broken down...