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Quantum computing research

Physics

Is the quantum computer revolution really just five years away?

Many of those involved in the race to unleash the power of quantum computing predict it will happen soon. Here's why, says Graeme Malcolm

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Shrinking black holes avoid paradox by oozing hidden information

Space

Shrinking black holes avoid paradox by oozing hidden information

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Ursula K. Le Guin

Humans

Why Le Guin's science fiction surpasses mere thought experiments

Culture

These are the worst ready-made sandwiches for the climate

Earth

These are the worst ready-made sandwiches for the climate

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Conceptual art of network

Technology

Clever maths will stop hackers spying on the quantum internet

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New Scientists looking through pink and blue dishes

Humans

Survey reveals extreme gender bias plagues STEM – it must change

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In 2018, science needs its own version of the #MeToo campaign

Humans

In 2018, science needs its own version of the #MeToo campaign

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Black hole

Space

Parallel universes could solve a big problem with black holes

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The Dark Judges from <em>2000 AD</em>: No Future

The Dark Judges from 2000 AD: No Future

Culture

bird in nest

Life

Cheep taste: The birds that adorn their nests with tat

From stolen underwear to clods of cow dung, some birds feather their nests with all manner of things – but what lies behind the decorative urge?

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Humans

We are not amused: Victorian experiments not to try at home

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Life

Busy doing nothing: How sloths mastered life in the slow lane

Features

Elf Lands: The new fantasy

Culture

Physics

Missives impossible: How gravity fell victim to fake news

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