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Physics

Odd quantum property may let us chill things closer to absolute zero

We can already cool objects with fridges and with lasers. Now there is a third cooling technique involving special quantum states – and it could, in theory, allow us to reach the lowest temperatures yet

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Chemistry

Crucial chemical for life can form in conditions found on early Earth

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Space

Famous supernova left a blazing hot neutron star at its centre

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Environment

Climate benefits of planting forests might be overestimated

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Technology

GPT-4 developer tool can hack websites without human help

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Mind

AI can tell where a mouse is by reading its brain activity

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Physics

A single atom could drive a piston in a quantum engine

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Health

Early drug treatment leads to better outcomes for Crohn’s disease

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Health

Relatives of men with fertility issues may be at higher risk of cancer

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Health

Understanding sex differences in the brain is vital to mental health

Whether the male and female brains diverge is a matter of great debate, but untangling the answer could be key to treating common mental health conditions. It could also reveal why certain health conditions seem to affect more men than women, such as autism and ADHD

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Health

Alarm over ultra-processed food shouldn't put us off plant-based diets

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Society

The Taylor Swift 'psy op' conspiracy theory offers a troubling lesson

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Environment

Ultra-dry Death Valley has a temporary lake thanks to extreme rainfall

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Life

Humpback whales have a specialised larynx for underwater singing

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