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Time series of flame tests on different cottons

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Flame-resistant variety of cotton could cut need for toxic retardants

White cotton can normally only be made fire resistant by adding toxic flame retardants, but a new form could enable us to make inherently non-flammable cotton fabrics

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How a planet became a character in my new novel

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Chocolate with a low-fat centre could still feel luxurious to eat

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Why it is important to explore the outer limits of knowledge

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Women writing equations on a board

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Men predicted to outnumber women in physics until the year 2158

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US government lab is using GPT-3 to analyse research papers

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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The best popular science books out in 2023

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How to make honeycomb at home

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Comparison of a gel sheet and a standard cloth

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Super-absorbent towel soaks up liquids better than cloth or paper

A hydrogel mesh made from vinegar, baking soda, glycerol and alcohol sucks up water three times as well as products made from paper or cloth

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Toughest material ever is an alloy of chromium, cobalt and nickel

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Candy-like mixture can print patterns on microscopic objects

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The Darkness Manifesto review: Why we need to turn out the lights

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Quantum city simulation shows how to make Paris-sized quantum internet

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