The pace of ageing accelerates as you get older, and it is linked to an individual’s sex, ethnicity and level of education, according to studies of US and UK populations The pace of ageing accelerates as you get older, and it is linked to an individual’s sex, ethnicity and level of education, according to studies …
How fast you age is dictated by your sex, ethnicity and education Read More »
Banking a baby’s umbilical cord blood was once seen as a reasonable way to protect their future health, but much of that potential has turned out to be mere hype Banking a baby’s umbilical cord blood was once seen as a reasonable way to protect their future health, but much of that potential has turned …
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Captured carbon dioxide could be injected deep in the Earth to dissolve rocks, freeing up nickel and other key metals vital for batteries Captured carbon dioxide could be injected deep in the Earth to dissolve rocks, freeing up nickel and other key metals vital for batteries Captured carbon dioxide could be injected deep in the Earth …
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Results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy, a mysterious force in the universe, is changing over time. This would completely re-write our understanding of the cosmos – but now other physicists are challenging this view Results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy, a mysterious force …
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The idea of a multiverse of universes is derived from a particular interpretation of quantum mechanics, but now a new twist on a classic experiment says it is time to put the idea to bed The idea of a multiverse of universes is derived from a particular interpretation of quantum mechanics, but now a new …
A photon caught in two places at once could destroy the multiverse Read More »
The premise of Grace Chan’s debut novel – that you can choose to upload yourself to a virtual reality – might sound dated, but this is a stunning big‑picture look at what might lie ahead for us, says Emily H. Wilson The premise of Grace Chan’s debut novel – that you can choose to upload …
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US President Trump has proposed a Golden Dome defence system that includes missile interceptors in space. But the idea would cost hundreds of billions of dollars – and could accelerate the weaponisation of space US President Trump has proposed a Golden Dome defence system that includes missile interceptors in space. But the idea would cost …
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US President Trump has proposed a Golden Dome defence system that includes missile interceptors in space. But the idea would cost hundreds of billions of dollars – and could accelerate the weaponisation of space US President Trump has proposed a Golden Dome defence system that includes missile interceptors in space. But the idea would cost …
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A quantum computer with a million qubits would be able to crack the vital RSA encryption algorithm, and while such machines don’t yet exist, that estimate could still fall further A quantum computer with a million qubits would be able to crack the vital RSA encryption algorithm, and while such machines don’t yet exist, that …
Breaking encryption with a quantum computer just got 20 times easier Read More »
Many people are worried about the health effects of ultra-processed foods and microplastics, but could these two issues actually be linked? Many people are worried about the health effects of ultra-processed foods and microplastics, but could these two issues actually be linked? Many people are worried about the health effects of ultra-processed foods and microplastics, but …
Are microplastics in ultra-processed food harming your mental health? Read More »