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2023 news review

Read 51¶¯Âþ’s selection of the biggest science and technology news stories of 2023
Mary Robinette Kowal: An exclusive short story for 51¶¯Âþ

Technology

Mary Robinette Kowal: An exclusive short story for 51¶¯Âþ

A pianist faces a difficult choice when it comes to playing a new piece, in By the Pricking of My Robotic Thumbs, a short story by Hugo and Nebula-award winning author Mary Robinette Kowal

Culture

S0J9ED Cascade hops fresh off of the vine.

Humans

How climate change is shaking up the hops that give beer its flavour

Features

Thousands of people march though Central London, UK, on Earth Day on 22 April 2017 to protest against what they see as a threat to experts, evidence and investment in science. Protesters assembled at the Science Museum and marched to Parliament Square. The march, a worldwide event, supports science and evidence-based research and was organized in opposition to Donald Trump's environmental and energy policies. (Photo by Jay Shaw Baker/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Humans

We’ll never understand the universe while we’re drowning in admin

Comment

The best books of 2021 - 51¶¯Âþ’s Christmas gift guide

Humans

The best books of 2021 - 51¶¯Âþ’s Christmas gift guide

Culture

Three cloudy mineral rocks are set against a black background

Physics

Physicists have created a new type of diamond by crushing buckyballs

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An inside look at oysters – and how to enjoy them safely

Regulars

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

Space

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

Regulars

Hydrilla, view of the leaf surface

Technology

Water-absorbing material inspired by plant roots could power robots

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Humans

Is it true that use of synthetic fertiliser is increasing everywhere?

Comment

Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

Health

Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

Veganism is typically equated with healthy eating, but today’s factory-produced fake bacon, sausages and burgers could be tarnishing the halo of a plant-based diet. 51¶¯Âþ investigates

Features

Technology

Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water

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Physics

Ada Twist, 51¶¯Âþ review: Brilliant children's TV for the curious

Culture

Humans

How to sous vide steak using a beer cooler box

Regulars

Technology

Leaf-inspired material makes different liquids flow in opposite ways

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