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Beaten egg whites with sugar for Meringue in a mixing bowl with an electric hand whisk. Cooking process with kitchen utensils.

Chemistry

How science can help you whip up perfect egg whites for your bakes

Egg whites are key to so many baked goods but can be tricky to work with. These tips will help you master the technique, says Catherine de Lange

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Eastern Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) hatching from egg. Captive, occurs in South East Europe.

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Why eggs should be front and centre in the story of evolution

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E8X75D Image concept of magnetic levitating above a high-temperature superconductor, cooled with liquid nitrogen.

Physics

Why we are finally within reach of a room-temperature superconductor

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Matt Damon in The Martian

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Jurassic Park to The Martian: 5 movies that get botany (mostly) wrong

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Joel Edgerton must escape the multiverse in a gripping sci-fi series

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The "science of weird shit" and making sense of the paranormal

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2WG9R5W Ozempic injection pen, ideal for visual content related to diet, diabetes management, insulin therapies, & advancements in pharmaceutical solutions.

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Johann Hari's compelling but flawed look at the new weight-loss drugs

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

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A sample of cement made from the mineral olivine, which can also help sequester carbon during production.

Environment

Carbon-negative cement can be made with a mineral that helps catch CO2

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A radical new book sets out to hunt for 'pure consciousness'

Thomas Metzinger's The Elephant and the Blind explores deep meditation, which can take us to states where the sense of self vanishes, arguing that this may be crucial in cracking consciousness

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This cosy, charming puzzle game has you saving forgotten plants

Culture

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May Contain Lies review: How to cut to the truth and think smarter

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A Body Made of Glass review: A very personal history of hypochondria

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Fallout review: This jaunty trip to the apocalypse is lots of fun

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