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  1. Planetary Science

    Many tiny moons came together to form moon, simulations suggest

    Earth’s moon formed from mini-moons generated by a series of medium to large impacts, rather than from one colossal collision, researchers propose

    By Thomas Sumner
  2. Physics

    ‘Time Travel’ tours a fascinating fiction

    James Gleick’s entertaining book Time Travel focuses more on fantasy than real science.

    By Tom Siegfried
  3. Animals

    ‘Furry Logic’ showcases how animals exploit physics

    "Furry Logic" explores how animals rely on the laws of physics in pursuit of food, sex and survival.

    By Sid Perkins
  4. Animals

    Unusually loose skin helps hagfish survive shark attacks

    Hagfish skin that easily slips and slides can be a lifesaver in crises such as shark attacks.