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A big explosion in space

Physics

The forces that govern matter and light could be united at last

A new grand unified theory seems to unite electromagnetism and the weak and strong nuclear force without resorting to supersymmetry

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Light sail starship

Space

Should we seed life through the cosmos using laser-driven ships?

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Illustration of colliding neutron stars

Space

Gravitational waves have let us see huge neutron stars colliding

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Dual image

Technology

Two-colour pixels let you draw pair of images in the same space

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Pierre Auger Observatory

Space

Far-off galaxies are firing rare high-energy cosmic rays at us

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Exploding lightbulb

Technology

Eight great accidents in scientific discovery

Features

plasma plane

Space

Plasma jet engines that could take you from the ground to space

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Starfish Prime nuclear explosion

Technology

Would a North Korean space nuke really lay waste to the US?

Comment

Princess Leia hologram

Technology

Twisted semiconductors could help project moving holograms

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Airline pilots flying a plane

Health

ALS linked to occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields

People who work as welders, sewing-machine operators, and aircraft pilots may be more likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a motor neurone disease

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Technology

Norway is first country to turn off FM radio and go digital-only

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Technology

How high-end virtual reality headsets could lose the cables

News

Feedback: a doggy guide to the depth of snowdrifts

Regulars

Life

Feedback: Bluetooth pregnancy test is not immaculate conception

Regulars