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A vessel heading towards the Strait of Hormuz

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Game theory explains why the US's goals in Iran keep changing

The ongoing conflict around the Strait of Hormuz has become a situation in game theory known as a war of attrition. The maths behind it can help explain what's going on, says Petros Sekeris

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Nanodiamonds

Physics

Diamonds are surprisingly elastic when you make them tiny

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Health

A whole new way to prevent death from sepsis shows promise

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Kea with broken beak

Life

Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male

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Abstract system of quantum computing

Technology

We might finally know how to use quantum computers to boost AI

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Close-up of woman brushing her teeth.

Health

Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection

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Environment

Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid

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Health

Our dreams become more emotive and symbolic as we approach death

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Space

How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight

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Health

People are refusing transfusions from donors vaccinated against covid

Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays

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Technology

Monkeys walk around a virtual world using only their thoughts

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Physics

The biggest threat to Chernobyl is no longer radiation

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Space

Largest ever map of universe captures 47 million galaxies and quasars

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Humans

Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans

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