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Discover the latest science and technology news from around the world with 51¶¯Âþ. Read exclusive articles and expert analysis on the newest developments in space, physics, health, technology, the environment and more.

Health

Chronic pain could be eased by learning to regulate negative emotions

An adaptation of cognitive behavioural therapy that focuses on mindfulness and tolerating distress has shown promise for relieving chronic pain

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Earth

Landslide rescuers to get help from rapid analysis of seismic data

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Health

Shingles vaccine linked with lower risk of many common heart problems

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Technology

US government is using AI for unprecedented social media surveillance

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A colour-enhanced scanning electron microscope image of a mushroom with psychedelic properties

Mind

Psychedelics may boost mental health by dampening inflammation

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Technology

Quantum computers don’t always need more qubits – just add chaos

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The megalithic graveyard of Carrowkeel in Sligo, Ireland

Humans

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function

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The world the universe and us podcast

Comment

The world, the universe and us: We're relaunching our weekly podcast

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Environment

Disastrous back-to-back heatwaves and droughts surge across Eurasia

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Humans

Tiny rewards can protect the grid from a surge in electric vehicles

As the number of electric vehicles increases, their increased demand could strain the grid – but small financial incentives convinced drivers to ease that demand by charging during off-peak hours

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Health

Innovative antivenom may work against the world's deadliest snakes

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Environment

Extreme heat poses Spanish-style blackout threat to UK electrical grid

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Life

Best evidence yet that dolphin whistles are like a shared language

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Space

Dark energy bombshell sparks race to find a new model of the universe

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