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How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running?
By Anna Gora published
References Rowing machines and treadmills do not challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way, so what is the science behind it?

Vernal equinox 2025: What is an equinox, and when does spring begin?
By Sarah Wild last updated
REFERENCE Equinoxes occur twice a year, with night and day being almost the exact same length all across the world. The next equinox is the March vernal equinox, beginning on March 20, 2025 in North America.

How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition
By Jacob Little published
We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon and with the total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to make the most of the event.

Earth: Facts about the Blue Planet
By Marilyn Perkins, Adam Mann last updated
Discover interesting facts about how Earth formed, what it's made of and more.

9 best things to see in the night sky with binoculars
By Jamie Carter published
Explore the wonders of the night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between February and April 2025.

Snakes: Facts about one of the most iconic creatures in animal hiss-tory
By Richard Pallardy published
Discover interesting facts about snakes, from how they hunt and eat, to why they don't have legs.

Is it too late to get a flu shot?
By Emily Cooke last updated
Is it ever too late in the season to get a flu shot? Here's what experts have to say.

Volcanoes: Facts about geology's fieriest features
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Discover interesting facts about volcanoes, including why and where they form and history's deadliest eruption.
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