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An aerial view taken on October 31, 2020, in Izmir shows Rescue workers searching for survivors in a collapsed building after a powerful earthquake struck Turkey's western coast and parts of Greece. - A powerful earthquake hit Turkey and Greece on October 30, killing at least 26 people, levelling buildings and creating a sea surge that flooded streets near the Turkish resort city of Izmir. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Technology

Quantum communication system could detect earthquakes

Quantum-encrypted messages sent through cables over long distances are sensitive to tiny vibrations, suggesting a possible by-product of a future secure network

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Physics

Strange state of matter made into a pancake-shape for first time

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Technology

Launch of UK 'moonshot' ARIA research agency delayed until end of year

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How to make your own yogurt

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Google calls for urgent switch to quantum-safe encryption as US delays

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Environment

Flying insects splatting on cars have dropped by 60 per cent in UK

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Space

Planet-sized telescopes could be possible using quantum technique

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A global network

Physics

Quantum encryption could stop scammers from faking their locations

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Physics

First one-way superconductor could slash energy used by computers

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Mind

Quantum experiments add weight to a fringe theory of consciousness

Experiments on how anaesthetics alter the behaviour of tiny structures found in brain cells bolster the controversial idea that quantum effects in the brain might explain consciousness

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Space

Ancient computer may have had its clock set to 23 December 178 BC

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Physics

Bubbles give off weird light when popped because of quantum physics

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Jim Al-Khalili: How to live a more rational, scientific life

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