TECH
Hidden twin holds hydrogen-storage clue Two crystals with identical appearance, chemistry and basic structure prove to have very different appetites for hydrogen, thanks to subtle differences in the arrangement of their atoms. The discovery could boost future fuel tanks
NEW SCIENTIST TV
Our latest video round-up In the New 杏吧原创 vodcast for February, we reveal what makes locusts switch from awkward lone insects to swarming party animals, explore the insides of our ancestors鈥� teeth and find out about a mystery orchid-pollinator
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鈥楲iving beach ball鈥� is largest structure made by a single cell Our column highlighting extraordinary organisms from around the world this week features a mysterious, single-celled marine giant that forms a huge and complex network of tubes made of sand
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CYBER-SAFETY
Secret questions not so secure Standard security questions used to protect bank and email accounts can be guessed relatively easily using censuses and pet registries, warn security researchers