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food science

Quantum measurements leave Schrödinger's cat alive

Physics

Quantum measurements leave Schrödinger's cat alive

Physicists have probed a delicate quantum state without destroying it – the equivalent of taking a peek at the metaphorical cat without killing it

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Photon reaches from beyond the grave in quantum trick

Physics

Photon reaches from beyond the grave in quantum trick

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Virus leads to obesity but lowers risk of diabetes

Life

Virus leads to obesity but lowers risk of diabetes

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Calf produces world's first hypoallergenic milk

Health

Calf produces world's first hypoallergenic milk

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Reality: Is matter real?

Physics

Reality: Is matter real?

Features

Reality: The bedrock of it all

Physics

Reality: The bedrock of it all

Features

Reality: A universe of information

Physics

Reality: A universe of information

Features

New maths triggers a call to iron out quantum world

Physics

New maths triggers a call to iron out quantum world

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Where are all the black women in science?

Where are all the black women in science?

Careers

Will New York's super-size drink ban work?

Health

Will New York's super-size drink ban work?

As the New York Board of Health moves to prohibit sales of super-sized sugary drinks, Daniel Engber examines the conflicting studies around the issue

Comment

Technology

Moving plane exchanges quantum keys with Earth

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Earth

Silent Spring didn't condemn millions to death

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Earth

Organic food: no better for you, or the planet

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Health

Eating less fails to extend monkey lives

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