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Dark Matter distribution

Space

The best map of dark matter has revealed never-before-seen structures

JWST has created a map of dark matter that is twice as good as anything we have had before, and it may help unravel some of the deepest mysteries of the universe

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A collage of analog clocks against a black background. Some are broken in half

Physics

The daring idea that time is an illusion and how we could prove it

Features

Sierra Greer

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Sierra Greer discusses her award-winning sex robot novel 'Annie Bot'

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51�� recommends Avatar: Fire and Ash – especially the whale

Culture

3APAPEW Dark silhouette of a girl in dress on mystical deep space background

Space

Peter F. Hamilton's latest is an epic slice of sci-fi – with one flaw

Culture

Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

Culture

Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

Physics

Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

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The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century

Health

The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century

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New Scientist’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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51��’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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tardigrades

Life

Giving astronauts tardigrade toughness will be harder than we hoped

The protein that protects tardigrade DNA from radiation and mutagenic chemicals was thought to be harmless, but can in fact have major downsides

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Space

Distant 'little red dot' galaxies may contain baby black holes

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Space

NASA is performing an unprecedented medical evacuation from the ISS

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Space

I'm calling it – 2026 is going to be the year of the galaxy

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The science-fiction films to look forward to in 2026

Culture