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Physics

Quantum teleportation over 7 kilometres of cables smashes record

Two groups have set a new record for quantum teleportation, setting the stage for encoded communications networks that stretch between cities

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Gaia's new star map will also reveal asteroids and dark matter

Space

Gaia's new star map will also reveal asteroids and dark matter

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Physics

Cold fusion: Science's most controversial technology is back

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Physics

Cold fusion is better left out in the cold

Leader

A black hole

Space

First glimpse of a black hole being born from a star’s remains

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A map showing an earthquake thought to be the result of a nuclear test in North Korea

Earth

North Korea’s largest nuclear test still lacks missile capacity

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Time Machine

Physics

Fast forward: How we learned to love time travel

Culture

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Physics

Five particles that don't exist – yet could change our world

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Lessons in reality from particles that don't exist

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Stars burning strangely make life in the multiverse more likely

Life

Stars burning strangely make life in the multiverse more likely

Supporters of the multiverse often cite a specific reaction in stars that seems tuned for life, making our universe improbable – but now there’s a new idea

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Space

Gang of gas giants may have tilted distant planet system

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Humans

Metaphysics special: Do we have free will?

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Earth

Metaphysics special: Where do good and evil come from?

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Physics

Metaphysics special: Why is there something rather than nothing?

Features