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SpaceX prepares for Starship flight with first ‘chopstick’ landing

SpaceX is gearing up for the fifth launch of its massive Starship rocket, following four increasingly successful tests. What is the company hoping for, and what can we expect?

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Technology

Social media companies change their policies in the wake of bad press

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The 60mm2 wafer that could work as a light sail

Space

Wafer-thin light sail could help us reach another star sooner

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Space

Dark matter may solve the mystery of how colossal black holes merge

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Technology

AI can reveal what’s on your screen via signals leaking from cables

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Environment

Millions of trees could grow faster with a boost from wild fungi

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Technology

Watch a robot peel a squash with human-like dexterity

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Environment

Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants

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Space

Mars rover found a rock with possible signs of ancient life

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Mind

A type of brain cell helps explain the calming influence of mothers

Mouse pups have increased activity in certain neurons in the centre of their brains when they interact with their mothers, which is linked to them showing fewer signs of distress

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Physics

We may finally know what caused the biggest cosmic explosion ever seen

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Health

Evidence mounts that shingles vaccines protect against dementia

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Technology

DeepMind AI gets silver medal at International Mathematical Olympiad

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Space

Space travel may make muscles age extremely quickly

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