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Victorian counting device gets speedy quantum makeover

Physics

Victorian counting device gets speedy quantum makeover

A photon-based version of a 19th-century mechanical device could bring quantum computers a step closer

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New Scientist 2012 holiday quiz

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Are there really 50 Eskimo words for snow?

Earth

Are there really 50 Eskimo words for snow?

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Gastrophysics: A network theory recipe book

Life

Gastrophysics: A network theory recipe book

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Roll up, roll up…

Roll up, roll up…

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Getting sloshed: It's the way you walk

Life

Getting sloshed: It's the way you walk

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Superdoodles: The science of scribbling

Life

Superdoodles: The science of scribbling

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Shiver me timbers: The coolest warship ever made

Technology

Shiver me timbers: The coolest warship ever made

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Skidology: Winter research that lets things slide

Life

Skidology: Winter research that lets things slide

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Prehistoric cinema: A silver screen on the cave wall

Life

Prehistoric cinema: A silver screen on the cave wall

With cartoon frescoes, shadow theatre and a rudimentary form of animation, our ancestors knew how to bring their stories to life, says Catherine Brahic

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Life

Three gods: The hardest logic puzzle ever

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Life

Blame bacteria if you start putting on weight

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Life

Marvellous mistletoe: Giving forests the kiss of life

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Life

Dangerous liaisons: Fatal animal attractions

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