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Nanorod coating makes least reflective material ever
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Physics
Medieval Islamic tiling reveals mathematical savvy
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Space
Astronomers call for repair of Hubble’s main camera
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Technology
Bell Labs: Over and out
Opinion
Life
Prehistoric mammals: Big, bad and furry
Features
Life
Birdlike dinosaur boasted opposable fingers
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Earth
Is rain in central Africa just a passing phase?
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Life
Did the dinosaurs invent biplane technology?
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Space
Spate of rocket break-ups creates new space junk
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Health
Review: Mind wars, by Jonathan Moreno
Books & Arts
Life
New signposts on the path of early human migration
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Life
Fresh fossils are best for DNA
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