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Closing the last loophole for unhackable quantum security

Technology

Closing the last loophole for unhackable quantum security

Need to share a secret? A code that's as strong as the laws of physics is within our grasp and could finally make sure your data can never leak

Features

<em>The Master Algorithm</em>: A world remade by machines that learn

Life

The Master Algorithm: A world remade by machines that learn

CultureLab

Exploding stars could be lit by hearts of dark matter

Space

Exploding stars could be lit by hearts of dark matter

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Map shows where van Gogh's <em>Sunflowers</em> could lose their lustre

Physics

Map shows where van Gogh's Sunflowers could lose their lustre

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Periodic Tales: all the elements of a splendid failure

Physics

Periodic Tales: all the elements of a splendid failure

CultureLab

Inside the massive plan to track the lives of 10,000 New Yorkers

Life

Inside the massive plan to track the lives of 10,000 New Yorkers

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Could cosmic megastructures be intruders from another world?

Space

Could cosmic megastructures be intruders from another world?

Features

<em>Back to the Future</em>: Does physics of Marty's time travel add up?

Technology

Back to the Future: Does physics of Marty's time travel add up?

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Astronomer Geoff Marcy resigns over sexual harassment cases

Life

Astronomer Geoff Marcy resigns over sexual harassment cases

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<em>Seven Brief Lessons on Physics</em> is lean, lucid and enchanting

Physics

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is lean, lucid and enchanting

Carlo Rovelli's brief book was a surprise bestseller in his native Italy, and the English edition shows us all why

CultureLab

Space

Why we can't work out where everything is in the universe

Features

Space

How redshift colours our view of the history of the universe

Features

Space

Pufferfish planets could explain how hot Jupiters get so big

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Physics

Echoless light could help send signals through walls and skin

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