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If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please subscribe. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser.  › News   › Dr Karl   › abc.net.au/science Find us on:   Twitter  Facebook  Did you know it's the International Year of the Mathematics of Planet Earth? If you thought you'd never use calculus in your daily life, Dr Ron Sandland will set you straight in this week's opinion piece. Also, Dr Karl revisits an old, wrinkly question; black holes make astronomers reassess theories about how galaxies form; and scientists defend their research that suggests cannabis smoking in your teens can affect your IQ. And finally, drop into the micro world of human and animal anatomy in our amazing photo gallery. These beautiful images highlight the research of scientists from across Australia. Speaking of photos - it's your last chance to send us your summer light photos. The competition closes at 5pm on 25 January. Top news stories of the week Making teleportation 'fuel-efficient' Teleportation may have come a small step closer thanks to research by a team of physicists in the United Kingdom. Cannabis, IQ link more than socioeconomics Scientists have defended their study linking cannabis and a drop in IQ against claims that socio-economic factors are to blame. 'Rock' fix for oceans is badly flawed: study Evidence of ancient Martian lake found Pen colour affects teacher-student relations What's new Incredible inner space Photo gallery | Venture into the micro world of human anatomy and animals with teeth reinforced with iron, scales that reflect light and velvet 'fingers' on their skin captured by scientists from the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility. Mathematics. Trust me. It's important in your life Opinion | Who uses calculus? You do. Every day. Dr Ron Sandland celebrates the International Year of the Mathematics of Planet Earth. Wrinkly skin theory doesn't hold water Great Moments in Science | Why do your fingers and toes turn into prunes after a good soak? Dr Karl revisits a wrinkly question to get a straight answer. Black holes rewrite galaxy theory StarStuff Podcast | New data shows black holes grow faster in smaller galaxies. Also; an ancient lake discovered on Mars, and icebergs found floating on Titan's seas. Summer light photo competition Photo competition | Send us your best summer light photo and you could win a hundred dollar ABC Shop gift voucher! Catch up with ABC Radio and TV Listen to more science on Radio National Watch ABC TV science shows on iView    New tunings for stringed instruments (Science Show)    A portrait of philosopher Karl Popper (Science Show)    Coal fired power stations - an alternative (Ockham's Razor)    The Information Bingers (RN Future Tense)    Ideas that change the world for women (ABC Big Ideas)    Allison-Levick Memorial Lecture: The accelerating universe (ABC Big Ideas)    towards the blue economy (ABC Big Ideas) ABC Health & Wellbeing Do you need to detox to rid your body of toxins? ABC Environment Climate coverage drops again In the Sky this Week, with Ian Musgrave Thursday January 24 to Thursday January 31 The Full Moon is Sunday January 27. Jupiter is prominent in the evening sky. Saturn is visible high in the morning sky. Venus is low on the horizon. There is a series of bright passes of the International Space Station this week. Comet C/2012 F6 (Lemmon) exits the Southern Cross. Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS is visible in binoculars. Read more» You are subscribed to the Science Updates newsletter using the email address idouska1.scan@blogger.com Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. ABC Science Home | About ABC Science | Contact us Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC email newsletters