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Earth science

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Life

Quantum solar cells could explain why plants are green

An attempt to make more efficient solar cells shows that green light might be the least useful hue – maybe that's why plants reflect it

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Physics

Physics may be a small but crucial fraction of our reality

Culture

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Physics

The world in 2076: The theory of everything is here – we think

Features

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Physics

Smallest sliver of time yet measured sees electrons fleeing atom

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Space

Reality guide: Six problems physics can't explain

Features

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Space

Reality guide: Six radical ideas to change physics

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Space

Reality guide: The essential laws of quantum physics

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Physics

Quantum teleportation over 7 kilometres of cables smashes record

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Physics

Five particles that don't exist – yet could change our world

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Physics

Lessons in reality from particles that don't exist

A breed of subatomic particle made from nothing has huge implications for technology – and shows how tenuous reality itself is

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Technology

Revealed: Google's plan for quantum computer supremacy

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Humans

Metaphysics special: Is time an illusion?

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Humans

Metaphysics special: What is reality made of?

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Humans

Metaphysics special: What is the meaning of life?

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