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What's inside nothing? This laser will rip it up to find out

Physics

What's inside nothing? This laser will rip it up to find out

Far from being empty, the vacuum of space could be brimming with mysterious virtual particles. We now have a machine powerful enough to tear it apart and see

Features

First moon plants sprout in China's Chang'e 4 biosphere experiment

Space

First moon plants sprout in China's Chang'e 4 biosphere experiment

News

The Republican Reversal shows how the US party is like Soviet Russia

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The Republican Reversal shows how the US party is like Soviet Russia

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Physics

The quantum trick that can help you live a better life – probably

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Humans

Toys are us: How childhood objects may have shaped human history

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Environment

Despite all the grim news, the world is becoming a better place for us

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Life

Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2018’s science stories

Regulars

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Mind

How best to talk to your science-denying relatives this Christmas

Insight

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Environment

Six spectacular ice phenomena to look out for this winter

Features

Cheers! Saying thanks is good for you and those around you

Mind

Cheers! Saying thanks is good for you and those around you

The fad of privately recording your gratitude in a journal was all the rage, but it turns out if you actually pass on your thanks to others, the benefits are multiplied

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Life

How busting some moves on the dance floor is good for your brain

Features

Life

Don't miss: a game to make you suffer and a new post-apocalyptic film

Culture

Environment

Green Christmas: How to have an ethical and guilt-free festive season

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Life

The best fiction and sci-fi of 2018 to wrap or read this Xmas

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