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Physics

The daring idea that time is an illusion and how we could prove it

The way time ticks forward in our universe has long stumped physicists. Now, a new set of tools from entangled atoms to black holes promises to reveal time’s true nature

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Sierra Greer

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Sierra Greer discusses her award-winning sex robot novel 'Annie Bot'

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Peter F. Hamilton's latest is an epic slice of sci-fi – with one flaw

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

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Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

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Embracing quantum spookiness: Best ideas of the century

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The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century

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The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century

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Project Hail Mary

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The science-fiction films to look forward to in 2026

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The best new science-fiction shows of 2026

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Technology

Passwords will be on the way out in 2026 as passkeys take over

The curse of having to remember easily hackable passwords may soon be over, as a new alternative is set to take over in 2026

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Space

The first commercial space stations will start orbiting Earth in 2026

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The best new science fiction books of January 2026

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Our verdict on The Player of Games: Iain M. Banks is still a master

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The challenges of writing from the perspective of a sex robot

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