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2023 news review

Read 51¶¯Âþ’s selection of the biggest science and technology news stories of 2023
Introduction: Quantum World

Physics

Introduction: Quantum World

Quantum physics is mind-bending, but it is also one of the most successful scientific theories ever put forward. Get to grips with a weird world with our beginner's guide

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Quantum computers: March of the qubits

Technology

Quantum computers: March of the qubits

Features

Black holes: The ultimate quantum computers?

Space

Black holes: The ultimate quantum computers?

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Quantum computer works best switched off

Technology

Quantum computer works best switched off

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Space

The word: Tachyons

Regulars

Introduction: Christmas Science

Introduction: Christmas Science

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How Santa's reindeers work through the night

Life

How Santa's reindeers work through the night

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E-gift vouchers: Whose money is it anyway?

Technology

E-gift vouchers: Whose money is it anyway?

Features

Discovering the nature of party people

Life

Discovering the nature of party people

Features

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Physics

Revealing the secret of 'hot ice'

Sounds strange, doesn't it? But water needn't be below freezing for ice to appear

Features

Life

Savour the festive flavour

Features

Physics

A crackling Christmas mystery

Features

Space

Is string theory in trouble?

Opinion

Space

Nobel laureate admits string theory is in trouble

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