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Technology

Our global agreement on AI could reduce bias and surveillance

Nearly 200 countries have signed up to UNESCO's agreement on the ethics of artificial intelligence. This could help make the technology fairer for all, says Gabriela Ramos

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Technology

Tech companies don’t get science fiction – and that's deeply troubling

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Are there any lithium battery alternatives?

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Are there any lithium battery alternatives?

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Health

Children born without key immune cells saved with engineered organ

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Space

Oxygen and water for lunar explorers can be extracted from moon rocks

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Technology

US army to 3D print concrete buildings and bridges in disaster areas

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Technology

Simple make-up tips can help you avoid face recognition software

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Technology

4D-printed robot self-assembles into a tube and rolls up hills

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Health

Cheap covid-19 antibody test shows if you have immunity in 5 minutes

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Health

mRNA cancer therapy now in human trials after shrinking mouse tumours

An mRNA cancer treatment developed by BioNTech and Sanofi is being tested in people after shrinking tumours in mice, and is hoped to repeat the success of mRNA covid-19 vaccines

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Health

Cartilage from the nose used to treat two people's knee osteoarthritis

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Environment

Why the UK doesn't need a new coal mine

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Health

Connecting with nature is good, but can apps help us do it better?

Features

People in Science

Hedy Lamarr

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