Science
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Will an mRNA vaccine target the norovirus strain behind surging cases?
Transmission electron micrograph of parts of the norovirus pathogen BSIP SA/Alamy A global international trial of an mRNA vaccine against…
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The 26 best sci-fi short stories of all time – according to New Scientist writers
Is your favourite sci-fi short story in this list? Sometimes you’re in the mood for a slice of science fiction…
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Engaging new podcast asks what the big things are that make us human
Skeleton of Homo naledi, found in the Rising Star cave system in South Africa John Hawks/Shutterstock Blazing the Trail Australian…
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Stonehenge may have been built to unify people of ancient Britain
The stones that make up Stonehenge came from all over Britain Heritage Image Partnership Ltd /Alamy Stonehenge may have been…
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Who were the enigmatic Sea Peoples blamed for the Bronze Age collapse?
Ramesses III was one of Egypt’s great warrior pharaohs. A temple he built at Medinet Habu, near the Valley of…
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Can you and your family solve these mind-bending scientific riddles?
Here are the questions. The answers can be found at the bottom of this page, but don’t scroll down until…
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AI beats human experts at distinguishing American whiskey from Scotch
Colour, smell, taste and chemical constituents can all be used to distinguish whiskies Jane Barlow/PA Images/Alamy Artificial intelligence can tell…
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How neuroscience can help you find the perfect children’s toy
“Lloyd,” he tells me. “His name is Lloyd.” Naturally. Why would a green Lego Ninjago be called anything else? The…
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Is AI finally ready to replace your doctor?
Are we ready for a dose of digital medicine? Jackie Niam/iStock/Getty Images One of OpenAI’s leading artificial intelligence models can…
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The most inspiring conservation success stories in 2024
A Guam kingfisher chick Thomas Manglona KUAM Amid a torrent of gloomy news about the decline of nature, there have…
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