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Growing patches of coloured snow in the French Alps could be a sign of the impact climate change is having in the mountains.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210729-why-snow-in-the-alps-is-turning-red?ocid=twfut …

With participants powered by champagne and eye-watering sums of money up for grabs, the strange sport of pedestrianism was high-stakes entertainment in the 19th Century.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210723-the-strange-19th-century-sport-that-was-cooler-than-football?ocid=twfut …

Myths and biases about athletes can make us overlook some of sports’ most promising stars.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210803-the-biases-that-make-us-underrate-underdogs?ocid=twfut …

The ways Tokyo kept athletes cool this summer could provide long-term solutions for other cities looking for low-carbon solutions.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210728-how-tokyo-is-cooling-down-for-the-olympics?ocid=twfut …

The ancient Greek tradition of competing in the nude has long been lost in its modern revival. Could it ever return?https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210723-what-if-olympic-athletes-went-back-to-competing-naked?ocid=twfut …

How methane satellites in space are tracking down an invisible threat on Earth.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210805-the-search-for-the-worlds-largest-methane-sources …

How did the Ancient Olympians train? With rocks, avoiding sexual temptation - and apparently lifting a fully grown bull.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210804-how-to-train-like-an-ancient-greek-olympian …

A device that harnesses the power of vibrations is bringing light to Sierra Leonean communities which suffered energy poverty.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210713-how-pedestrians-are-lighting-homes-in-sierra-leone?ocid=twfut …

Giraffes have adapted to their height, meaning they can pump blood around their enormous bodies without fainting.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210803-how-giraffes-deal-with-sky-high-blood-pressure?ocid=twfut …

From green roofs to bee bricks and hedgehog drawers, there are plenty of ways to make sterile buildings more accommodating to nature.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210727-how-to-boost-biodiversity-and-attract-wildlife-to-your-home?ocid=twfut …

Giraffes have solved a problem that kills millions of people every year: high blood pressure.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210803-how-giraffes-deal-with-sky-high-blood-pressure?ocid=twfut …

Huge numbers of gulls are moving inland to dense cities.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210615-why-sea-gulls-are-making-their-homes-in-our-cities?ocid=twfut …

When it comes to spotting sporting talent, major biases can come into play.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210803-the-biases-that-make-us-underrate-underdogs?ocid=twfut …

The language people use at work encodes gendered expectations, which feeds into who they hire, how they assess people and who they promote.https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210730-the-coded-language-that-holds-women-back-at-work …

We often overrate favourites and underrate underdogs, sometimes at the expense of spotting talent.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210803-the-biases-that-make-us-underrate-underdogs?ocid=twfut …

Some children have been using soft drinks to fool Covid-19 tests and get off school. How does it work?https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210705-how-children-are-spoofing-covid-19-tests-with-soft-drinks?ocid=twfut …

The best way to rehydrate depends on who you are, how hot it is, and what you're doing.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210802-is-water-always-the-best-choice-on-a-hot-day?ocid=twfut …

As the climate changes, there are some major changes needed in our homes.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57738681 …

When we’re dehydrated, should we reach for water, a sports drink, or even milk?https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210802-is-water-always-the-best-choice-on-a-hot-day?ocid=twfut …

In an emergency, a reliable electricity supply is essential. These wind turbines are designed to survive a typhoon, where traditional ones have failed.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200903-the-wind-turbines-standing-up-to-the-worlds-worst-storms?ocid=twfut …