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Gravity

Gravity is the fundamental force that determines how massive objects interact.
The surprising benefits of contemplating the death of the universe

Physics

The surprising benefits of contemplating the death of the universe

Features

We have seen hints of a new fundamental force of nature

Physics

We have seen hints of a new fundamental force of nature

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This week’s new questions

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Pondering the big question of consciousness is a welcome distraction

Physics

Pondering the big question of consciousness is a welcome distraction

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Devs

Technology

Devs: Here's the real science behind the quantum computing TV show

Culture

What is life and how did it evolve? We're getting closer to the answer

Video

What is life and how did it evolve? We're getting closer to the answer

Video

Jess Wade: The magic of mirror molecules and incredible nanostructures

Video

Jess Wade: The magic of mirror molecules and incredible nanostructures

Video

What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

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What is dark energy, and could it destroy the universe?

Video

Quantum computer chips demonstrated at the highest temperatures ever

Technology

Quantum computer chips demonstrated at the highest temperatures ever

Qubits are often stabilised by being supercooled, which makes quantum computer chips hard to scale up. Now they have been operated at above -272°C for the first time

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Physics

Neutrinos may explain why we don’t live in an antimatter universe

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Space

We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time

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Physics

How a new twist on quantum theory could solve its biggest mystery

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Physics

Jim Al-Khalili's The World According to Physics is a thrilling ride

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