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Earth

The nuclear stalemate is crumbling – what are our options?

The two-party game theory of the cold war doesn't work any more – time for a new approach

Leader

A girl getting vaccinated

Technology

Plastic cubes injected into the body could replace booster shots

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Legs 4 Africa

Health

Helping people walk again with donated prostheses in West Africa

Regulars

solar panels in China

Technology

Why China's green ambitions will make it the next world leader

Insight

Black and white illustration of people getting into a cylindrical carriage

Technology

7 crazy transport systems that didn't go the distance

Features

epicentre of recent seismic activity in North Korea

Humans

Can the US really nuke North Korea without starting a world war?

Analysis

A fair-haired cartoon man rests his head on the shoulder of a red-haired cartoon man. In the top left corner is a puzzled young girl's face

Technology

Enter the world of virtual dating with pigeons and dream daddies

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A man wincing in pain

Technology

Computer knows how much pain you are in by studying your face

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Child using exoskeleton legs

Technology

Robot suit helps children with cerebral palsy to walk better

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A robotic hand with jelly-like fingers holds a kitchen knife

Technology

This self-healing robot can regenerate after being stabbed

Regenerating powers will be a crucial feature for robots that are both strong and soft. These jelly-like polymer muscles heal perfectly after damage – just add heat

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Technology

How US diplomats may have been attacked by sonic weapons in Cuba

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Technology

Smart cameras spot when hospital staff don’t wash their hands

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Earth

There is a good case to unleash job-killing AI on the high seas

Comment

Health

CRISPR makes piglets that may be better organ donors for humans

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