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Subatomic particles and atoms, conceptual illustration.

Physics

A brief history of the standard model, our theory of almost everything

Our amazing picture of the particles and forces that make reality took decades of invention and experiment to piece together

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The best new science fiction books of September 2023

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The best new science fiction books of September 2023

Culture

Little cute girl on kitchen is taking chocolate cookie from table.

Chemistry

The science behind baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie

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The Bayesian experimental autonomous researcher (BEAR), a robotic laboratory

Technology

Toughest known structure discovered by autonomous robot lab

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illustration of the Bacteriophage Virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium. 3D illustration - Image ID: 2A326TF (RF)

Technology

Virus ‘nanobots’ can make harmful bacteria in food and drink glow

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The best science fiction movies about dinosaurs, by a palaeontologist

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The best science fiction movies about dinosaurs, by a palaeontologist

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Lauren Beukes on why she tackled the multiverse in sci-fi novel Bridge

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Lauren Beukes on why she tackled the multiverse in sci-fi novel Bridge

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Read an extract from Bridge by Lauren Beukes

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Read an extract from Bridge by Lauren Beukes

Culture

Yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Technology

Gene-edited yeasts transform bread and give rice wine a banana taste

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Superconductors can levitate above a magnet

Physics

LK-99: Mounting evidence suggests material is not a superconductor

Following a flurry of replication attempts, the claim that LK-99 perfectly conducts electricity at room temperature and pressure is looking unlikely to hold up

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Physics

Why it's so hard to tell if LK-99 is a room-temperature superconductor

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Technology

Thin reflective film that mimics butterfly wings can keep cars cool

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Physics

Gold flakes glow when they are bathed in light and now we know how

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Chemistry

Chemical reaction used in cooking may have helped complex life evolve

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