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2023 news review

Read 51¶¯Âþ’s selection of the biggest science and technology news stories of 2023
Quantum rebel wins over doubters

Physics

Quantum rebel wins over doubters

It rocked quantum theory when it was first proposed in 2004, but now the controversial experiment is published

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New particle accelerator could rule out string theory

Space

New particle accelerator could rule out string theory

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Technology

Atomic 'transistor' may switch using quantum clouds

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The Large Hadron Collider: Bring it on!

Technology

The Large Hadron Collider: Bring it on!

Features

Sending Einstein into a spin

Space

Sending Einstein into a spin

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Physics

Gravity gets a quantum boost

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Festive special: No business like snow business

Physics

Festive special: No business like snow business

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Earth

Holly trees hobbled by smog

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Festive special: Mind the mistletoe

Life

Festive special: Mind the mistletoe

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Technology

Quantum computers? Don't hold your breath

Quantum computing will never work, says one physicist who thinks that unavoidable noise will always stand in its way

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Environment

Jane Goodall forecasts the future

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Physics

The Big Questions: What is reality?

Features

Space

The Big Questions: Will we ever have a theory of everything?

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Life

The Story of Blanche and Marie, by Per Olov Enquist

Books & Arts

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