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Will Swimsuit Controversy Rise Again? [Timeline]

Arguments over whether high-tech attire gives swimmers an unfair advantage have been waged for 80 years

How Movie Recommendation Systems Work [Interactive]

Need something to watch? Automated machine-learning systems break movies apart to help you find the best films

Quiz: How Nice Are You?

Answer these 10 simple questions to find out if you benefit from being highly agreeable

How Large Stars Die [Animation]

Explore the Human Microbiome [Interactive]

Learn about the bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms that maintain human health.

Milestones in the Effort to Eradicate Polio [Timeline]

Colossal Coup: Sauropods Were Far More Successful Than Once Thought [Interactive]

A Titanic Timeline, 1909-2012 [Interactive]

From the great ocean liner's construction to its sinking to its discovery on the ocean floor, the key moments in the Titanic's history. See our full centenary coverage here

Test Your Multitasking Skills [Interactive]

Challenge your ability to juggle mental tasks with this interactive feature

Timeline: A Few Landmarks in the Effort to Treat AIDS

Thirty years of struggle and research have led to dozens of treatments for HIV/AIDS--although both a cure and an effective vaccine remain elusive