Photo of the Week
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The first look at life
This stunning 1965 photo of an 18 week-old foetus is on show in Paris. How was it taken?
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A dried-up River Styx
What is new about this famous painting?
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Out of this world
This picture was shortlisted for the Red Bull Illume Award. Which country is the daredevil soaring above?
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The future of flight
This is a prototype of the Airlander 10 — a combined airship and plane that will go into full production this year. Which of the following facts about it are true?
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The fox and the marmot
This amazing photo taken in China’s remote Qilian Mountains has won top prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. It shows a young marmot looking extremely alarmed as a female...
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Zigzag lines
This massive herd of zebras is stampeding in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Seeing such a large gathering of the beautiful animals makes one feel slightly dizzy. What do you think...
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Serried ranks
These Chinese soldiers put on an impressive display this week. What event were they marking?
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Shifting sands
This photo is as beautiful as it is bewildering. What does it show?
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A heavenly ring cycle
What new discovery has been made this week about Saturn’s rings?
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An ocean of grass
Why has this field been decorated with sea life?
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Mystery rocks
These blue, spherical rocks have fascinated scientists. Where were they found?
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The real black panther
This stunning photograph of a black leopard was taken by Will Burrard-Lucas at the Laikipia Wilderness Camp in Kenya. What makes it so special?
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Introducing Ai-Da
This is Ai-Da, a humanoid robot named after the 19th century computer programmer, Ada Lovelace. She is being described as the world’s first robot… what?
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Stairway to heaven
These ladders have been hung up in Salisbury Cathedral. What important event is the exhibition responding to?
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Ivanka vacuuming
“Women can choose to knock each other down or build each other up. I choose the latter,” tweeted Ivanka Trump in response to this image. What is it?