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The story behind one of the most famous pieces of furniture in history
Britain’s most famous piece of furniture has a history stretching back over 700 years. The chair on which Charles III was crowned contained a 152kg stone and is covered in a thin layer of gold with plant and animal motifs. It has undergone meticulous conservation work in recent decades.
07/06/2023
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Cockroaches, dragonflies and other 'cyborg' insects
Searching for people buried under rubble, inspecting hazardous sites, pollinating crops or monitoring the environment. These are some of the goals that researchers around the world are hoping to achieve with 'cyborg' insects.
31/05/2023
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The mysteries of the world's heaviest building
At over four million tonnes, the weight of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is truly staggering. We look at the construction and curiosities of the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon in the United States.
24/05/2023
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Underwater Wi-Fi and how the Internet reaches remote locations
A team of researchers are developing an "underwater Wi-Fi" that works beneath the waves. This and other systems are used to connect to the Internet in remote places such as the ocean, Antarctica and outer space.
17/05/2023