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Science fiction

Science fiction

This is our hub for all things sci-fi where we bring you the best from across books, TV and film. This page features round-ups of the latest science fiction, in-depth reviews and interviews with leading sci-fi authors.
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Physics

Mapping the multiverse: How far away is your parallel self?

There seems to be an infinity of invisible worlds lurking out there. Now we’re starting to get a handle on where they are, and what it might take to reach them

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Technology

Squeezed light cools tiny drum to coldest temperature ever

News

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Humans

Holiday brain-off round 4: Demonstrate the wisdom of the ages

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Life

Tree of life: How figs built the world and will help save it

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Technology

Medieval wax seals are giving up fresh historical secrets

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Physics

The fragile state of scientific glassblowing

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Short story: The university of the sun

Humans

Short story: The university of the sun

Culture

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Life

Reindeer riddle: How do you tell caribou apart?

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Technology

Don’t believe the Skype: We never wanted to video call people

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Humans

Holiday brain-off round 3: Build the Tower of Hanoi

It takes forward planning and logic to conquer this puzzle in the fewest moves possible. Grab some coins or plates to try it yourself

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Humans

Holiday brain-off round 1: Challenge your original thinking

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Health

Hangovers: What science says about why you feel so rough

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Space

Were Aboriginal Australians the first astronomers?

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Humans

How the rules of long-lost board games take us inside ancient minds

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