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Life thrives even deep inside Earth and scientists are beginning to suspect extensive connections among those underground environments. David Biello reports 

The long-term winter warming of Russia’s far north has gotten a boost from industrialization. David Biello reports 

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Ever heard of sleep hygiene? No, it’s not the act of washing your feet before you hop into bed… although, that probably wouldn’t go astray. It’s more the steps you take to ensure a good night’s sleep. So, what is best practice at bedtime? We’re getting between the sheets with a s ...  Show more

Do you find yourself tossing and turning for hours whilst struggling to fall asleep? Or are you out like a light the minute your head touches the pillow? Genetics and environment can play a big part in how easy (or not) you find sleeping. BBC science journalist Caroline Steel tel ...  Show more

Some people fall asleep almost as soon as their head touches the pillow, while for others it can take hours of tossing and turning. CrowdScience listener Assia needs at least 45 minutes to get to sleep: it's always taken her a long time to drift off no matter how tired she is, an ...  Show more