Author Sam Jarman

Sam Jarman

Recent articles by Sam Jarman

CERN’s trigger system - how the LHC copes with a constant flood of data

We speak to Dr Ben Wynne about how the Large Hadron Collider at CERN deals with data generated from 40 million collisions a second.
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Footballing bees are expert problem solvers

You might not win the FA Cup with a team of bumblebees, but a new study finds they are quick to learn and efficient innovators.
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Big Ben’s bong mapped for the first time

The physics behind the unmistakable sound of one of Britain's most iconic landmarks is revealed in new study from the University of Leicester.
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Elephants reveal their mysterious sleeping habits

Scientists used Fitbits to discover Female African elephants spend as little as two hours a night sleeping, and even less if they sense danger.
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Public decides on demonic naming system for Pluto

New discoveries on the surface of the dwarf planet Pluto will be named after denizens of the underworld after public vote.
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Birdsong key to beating the blues

Surrounding yourself with birdsong, nature and greenery could help you feel more relaxed, happier and combat stress and anxiety.
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“What’s my future?” Most of us don’t want to know

Fortune tellers might soon be out of business, as it turns out that most people don’t want to know what their future holds in store.
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