The US Congress is expected to vote on whether to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the nation’s public health institutions in the coming days – he would be taking over during a time of turmoil ​The US Congress is expected to vote on whether to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the …

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The success of Chinese firm DeepSeek suggests tech companies can train and run powerful AIs without consuming vast amounts of power ​The success of Chinese firm DeepSeek suggests tech companies can train and run powerful AIs without consuming vast amounts of power The success of Chinese firm DeepSeek suggests tech companies can train and run powerful …

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A numerical error in a scientific paper created alarm around the chemicals in black plastic utensils, but the extent to which they cause harm is up for debate ​A numerical error in a scientific paper created alarm around the chemicals in black plastic utensils, but the extent to which they cause harm is up for …

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Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind the bears’ natural antifreeze hasn’t been studied until now ​Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind the bears’ natural antifreeze hasn’t been studied until now Indigenous peoples …

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An algorithm inspired by quantum computers but used on classical machines can make weather forecasts and other turbulence simulations a thousand times easier to run ​An algorithm inspired by quantum computers but used on classical machines can make weather forecasts and other turbulence simulations a thousand times easier to run An algorithm inspired by quantum computers …

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A search for particles’ most paradoxical quantum states led researchers to construct a 37-dimensional experiment ​A search for particles’ most paradoxical quantum states led researchers to construct a 37-dimensional experiment A search for particles’ most paradoxical quantum states led researchers to construct a 37-dimensional experiment 

The West Antarctic ice sheet could cause metres of sea level rise if it collapses – but more than 120,000 years ago, it may have survived an even warmer period than it’s experiencing now ​The West Antarctic ice sheet could cause metres of sea level rise if it collapses – but more than 120,000 years …

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A patch made from lab-grown muscle cells boosted heart function in monkeys with cardiovascular disease and is now being tested in humans ​A patch made from lab-grown muscle cells boosted heart function in monkeys with cardiovascular disease and is now being tested in humans A patch made from lab-grown muscle cells boosted heart function in monkeys …

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of supersonic commercial flights ​Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, a step toward the possible return of supersonic commercial flights Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft broke the sound barrier during three test runs, …

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