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The mystery of nuclear 'magic numbers' has finally been resolved

A mathematical equivalent of a microscope with variable resolution has shed light on why some atoms are exceptionally stable, a riddle that has persisted in nuclear physics for decades

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Chernobyl cooling systems have lost power but meltdown risk is low

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End-to-end encryption: Best ideas of the century

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End-to-end encryption: Best ideas of the century

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�鶹��ý’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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�鶹��ý’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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Should Europe boycott US tech over Greenland, and is it even possible?

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US to fire up small reactors in 2026 as part of 'nuclear renaissance'

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How not to misread science fiction

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How lab-grown lichen could help us to build habitations on Mars

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We’ve finally cracked how to make truly random numbers

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We’ve finally cracked how to make truly random numbers

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How worried should you be about spending too much time on your phone?

Screen time has been linked to all sorts of problems, from depression and obesity to poor sleep. But how worried should you really be? Jacob Aron sifts through the evidence

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Health

A revolutionary way to map our bodies is helping cure deadly diseases

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Grace Chan: 'How to stay in love after uploading into virtual reality'

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Imagining a future where smart glasses allow 'AI slop' to be avoided

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Cars are getting bigger. This is a problem for us and for the planet

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