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From enshittocene to virome, science and technology's words of 2024

Society

From enshittocene to virome, science and technology's words of 2024

Here are 10 words that entered our vocabulary this year, capturing discoveries at the cutting edge of science, elusive emotions and the various ways technology is changing our lives

Features

Technology

Temporary scalp tattoo can be used to record brain activity

News

Don’t be fooled by Elon Musk’s chatty Optimus robots

Technology

Don’t be fooled by Elon Musk’s chatty Optimus robots

Comment

Abstract image of the AI brain's nerve network connected and synchronized with the circuit board.

Technology

Banning scary-sounding ideas can comfort but does more harm than good

Leader

Dr. Michael Perry checks on patients at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ, June 24, 2021. The business of cryopreservation -- storing bodies at deep freeze until well into the future -- got a whole lot more complicated during the coronavirus pandemic. (Jesse Rieser/The New York Times) / Redux / eyevine Please agree fees before use. SPECIAL RATES MAY APPLY. For further information please contact eyevine tel: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709 e-mail: info@eyevine.com www.eyevine.com

Health

Could brain freezing cure all disease – indirectly?

Culture

Heart cockle shells

Life

Heart-shaped mollusc has windows that work like fibre optics

News

Health

Weight-loss medications may also ease chronic pain

News

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Environment

We must use genetic technologies now to avert the coming food crisis

Leader

Liverpool fans jostle for a look at the on-field VAR screen at Anfield stadium

Technology

The real reason VAR infuriates football fans and how to fix it

Features

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Technology

How a ride in a friendly Waymo saw me fall for robotaxis

I have a confession to make. After taking a handful of autonomous taxi rides, I have gone from a hater to a friend of robot cars in just a few weeks, says Annalee Newitz

Comment

Technology

Tiny battery made from silk hydrogel can run a mouse pacemaker

News

Environment

Nuclear waste tanker pilots futuristic aluminium sail

News

Technology

I've been boosting my ego with a sycophant AI and it can't be healthy

Comment

Society

What the US election will mean for AI, climate action and abortion

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