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Mathematics

Octonions: The strange maths that could unite the laws of nature

Could a system of eight-dimensional numbers help physicists find a single mathematical framework that describes the entire universe?

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Aerial image showing swirling water patterns at a waste management facility, Arizona, United States of America

Health

The secrets in our sewers helping protect us from infectious diseases

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Health

The power of quiet: The mental and physical health benefits of silence

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Physics

5 mind-bending numbers that could reveal the secrets of the universe

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Life

What Earth鈥檚 mysterious infancy tells us about the origins of life

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Humans

How the secrets of ancient cuneiform texts are being revealed by AI

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Humans

How the secrets of ancient cuneiform texts are being revealed by AI

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Health

How kids are winning the fight against dengue fever in a Rio favela

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Earth

The hunt for hidden impact craters that could reveal Earth鈥檚 deep past

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Mind

Daydreaming has a dark side 鈥� is your fantasising holding you back?

Mind wandering can boost creativity and memory, but it can also damage your mental health. Now we are learning to recognise the dangers of maladaptive daydreaming

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Health

What lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ are revealing about this mysterious organ

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Space

Scott Bolton on his missions to the gas giants of the solar system

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Humans

Historical plagues led to revolutions – could coronavirus do the same?

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Mind

Why spending time near water gives us a powerful mental health boost

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