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Elephant using its trunk to use a hose to splash water onto it's back.

Mary using the lasso-like grip to shower her back. Credit: Urban et al./Current Biology

Hey, did you hear the news? We published over 20 articles covering the latest news in science, technology, engineering and maths in 2024! Here are the seven most surprising headlines:

1. Thwip! Did you spot our story on A real-life Spider-Man web-shooter? It’s an engineering marvel!

2. Speaking of engineering feats, read why Leftovers make egg-cellent batteries! This electrifying technology might help reduce the amount of food we throw away.

3. Now let’s talk mathematics heroics! Did you see that an amateur mathematician programmed special computers to find the Biggest prime number so far?

4. But what happens when our computers don’t work the way we want? Discover How to tell if you’re stuck in a loop and the clever maths behind whether a loop will tire itself out.

5. Tools aren’t just for humans … meet Mary and Anchali, two elephants who can use a hose and have got their human trainers wondering, Do elephants use tools for mischief?  

6. Biologists have been surprised by animals from all over the kingdom! Did you know that some Eels escape after being eaten!?

7. Aaaand the most popular story from 2024 was Zap off, mozzies! As summer gets going, this cool tech has become super relevant again! 

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