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2023 news review

Read 51¶¯Âþ’s selection of the biggest science and technology news stories of 2023
The Santa delusion

Life

The Santa delusion

Many parents worry about the harm that the Santa Claus myth might bring their children, but are they right to be concerned?

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How to win at rock, paper or scissors

Life

How to win at rock, paper or scissors

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Life

Burn-proof billy: Fighting the Christmas arsonists

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The science of swearing

Life

The science of swearing

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Some like it hot: The benefits of fiery food

Life

Some like it hot: The benefits of fiery food

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How to create an extreme overhang with toy bricks

Life

How to create an extreme overhang with toy bricks

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Death by chocolate

Life

Death by chocolate

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Was life forged in a quantum crucible?

Life

Was life forged in a quantum crucible?

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Histories: Einstein's convenient untruths

Life

Histories: Einstein's convenient untruths

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Technology

Watchful eye keeps quantum computing on the boil

Particles must stay entangled in a quantum computer or its computing power evaporates – observation could be the solution

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Technology

China special: Quantum revolution

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Technology

'Light trap' is a step towards quantum memory

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Technology

'Quantum ATM' rules out fraudulent web purchases

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Physics

Quantum untanglement: Is spookiness under threat?

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