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We are closer than ever to finally proving the multiverse exists
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This mind-blowing map shows Earth’s position within the vast …
Jun 26, 2024 · Space This mind-blowing map shows Earth’s position within the vast universe. See the circle of galaxy clusters and voids that surround us in this map of the nearby cosmos, …
How bad is vaping for your health? We’re finally getting answers
Dec 6, 2023 · As more of us take up vaping and concerns rise about the long-term effects, we now have enough data to get a grip on the health impact – and how it compares to smoking
The brain has its own microbiome. Here's what it means for your …
Sep 25, 2024 · Neuroscientists have been surprised to discover that the human brain is teeming with microbes, and we are beginning to suspect they could play a role in neurodegenerative …
Driverless cars are mostly safer than humans – but worse at turns
Jun 18, 2024 · The overall results suggest autonomous vehicles “generally demonstrate better safety in most scenarios”, says Abdel-Aty. But the analysis also found self-driving cars had a …
Record-breaking quantum computer has more than 1000 qubits
Oct 24, 2023 · Technology Record-breaking quantum computer has more than 1000 qubits. Atom Computing has created the first quantum computer to surpass 1000 qubits, which could …
The 21 best science fiction books of all time - New Scientist
May 30, 2024 · The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. The Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood is a haunting novel that still gives me shivers to think about, years after I read it.It describes a …
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant - New Scientist
Sep 20, 2024 · A new covid-19 variant called XEC has started to spread in many regions worldwide, primarily in Europe. Early evidence indicates that it may be transmitted more easily …
A new understanding of tinnitus and deafness could help reverse …
Apr 17, 2024 · Working as a DJ in Liverpool, UK, a decade ago, James Rand would often leave work hearing strange sounds that he knew weren’t real — a high-pitched whine or a low rumble.