Science
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How the drone battles of Ukraine are shaping the future of war
Ukrainian troops have made extensive use of drones KATERYNA KLOCHKO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Ukraine and Russia are now three years into what has been called the…
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Odds of collision with Earth in 2032 have reached new high
An artist’s impression of what asteroid 2024 YR4 could look like as it approaches Earth in December 2032 NASA NASA…
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AI-generated optical illusions can sort humans from bots
An AI-generated image of a city skyline and a man’s face – but AIs are unable to see both Ziqi…
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Eight habits that could keep your heart healthy
Exercise is very important for heart health SolStock/Getty Images Being active and getting enough sleep are just two of eight…
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From headaches to tics, how mass nocebo effects spread real symptoms
Centuries ago, witches and shamans would mutter curses with the intention of spreading illness. Today, certain social media feeds may serve…
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CAR T-cells enable record-breaking 18-year nerve cancer remission
A microscopic image of a neuroblastoma tumour Simon Belcher/Alamy A cancer therapy that uses genetically engineered immune cells, called CAR…
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China launches hunt for ways to protect data from quantum computers
The rise of quantum computers means we need new ways to keep data secure whiteMocca/Shutterstock China has announced that it…
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The Secret History of the Rape Kit: Gripping story of how rape became a forensic crime
Rape kits are used to collect evidence of sexual assault for testing Jaclyn Nash/National Museum of American History The Secret…
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The science behind the gardening hack of adding aspirin to plant water
An autumn display of freshly cut Chrysanthemums GAP Photos/Nicola Stocken Most of us will probably have heard of the 1980s…
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Pompeii’s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule
Cart wheels left deep ruts in the stone streets of Pompeii imagoDens/Shutterstock A close look at Pompeii’s stone-paved streets has…
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