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A chemistry professor attempts to bridge the gap between the magical and the biological by exploring the biochemistry of dragon fire.
The successful quest to find a species last seen more than 50 years ago has added to the urgency of protecting the vanishing grassland habitat of a lizard that had been feared extinct.
The idea of a creature like the Loch Ness monster fascinates people. But does the scientific evidence say it’s a prehistoric beast or total fake?
Dragons have been used for political manoeuvring throughout the history of Britain.
Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. A scholar who studies monsters explains their power and appeal.
From Merlin to the country’s red dragon, there are a lot of legends and magic to promote to international tourists.
Mermaids are not real, but are meaningful to people around the world.
The parable of the dragons underlines the need to apprehend glacier disappearance in a transdisciplinary way, to create a dialogue between the physical, ecological and philosophical sciences.
It’s tempting to go along with the notion of Daenerys as Mad Queen in Game of Thrones, but what if, instead Dany was the real heroine of the series, and Jon Snow the real heel?
As a new David Attenborough documentary examines a remarkable fossil, a leading expert gives his verdict.
Urban festivals built on community involvement can reinvigorate places and create a shared sense of place and purpose that lasts long after the event is over.
Scientists have discovered two new types of ants in the rainforests of New Guinea thanks to an advanced X-ray imaging technique.
Physics says Game of Thrones dragons can fly. Whoever said maths was useless?
Fantasy often meets reality when we try to find explanations for mythological creatures.
Yes, it really is rocket science.
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