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Science with Sam: What is a black hole? And could you survive one?

Ever wondered what a black hole is made of, or what would happen if you fell into one? Science with Sam, a new video series from 51��, explains…

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bricks and LED

Physics

Ordinary bricks laced with conductive fibres can store energy

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person walking on hillside

Technology

Fabric repels both oil and water thanks to clever silicone coating

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razor blade

Physics

We just figured out why shaving soft hair blunts steel razor blades

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Nutrition memes forget that there is no such thing as a 'healthy food'

Health

Nutrition memes forget that there is no such thing as a 'healthy food'

Comment

The Expanse review: A sprawling spaceship-studded saga you should see

Humans

The Expanse review: A sprawling spaceship-studded saga you should see

Culture

What is peer review?

Question

What is peer review?

Half of Nobel prizes in science go to just five research fields

Physics

Half of Nobel prizes in science go to just five research fields

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Brave New World review: Dystopian TV without lessons for today

Humans

Brave New World review: Dystopian TV without lessons for today

Culture

Afterland review: A thought-provoking tale of life without men

Humans

Afterland review: A thought-provoking tale of life without men

Lauren Beukes's new speculative novel imagines a world stripped overnight of men. Do women do a better job of running things?

Culture

Health

Hidden nutrition: We don't know what makes up 99 per cent of our food

Features

Technology

Material that cannot be cut would make the ultimate bike lock

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Question

What is a genetically modified organism?

Humans

Snowpiercer review: Step aboard a post-apocalyptic train mystery

Culture