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Magic tricks give us a window into our minds
Mind

The MAGIC Lab uses psychology to understand perception and free will

At the University of Plymouth's MAGIC lab, Gustav Kuhn is using magic cognitive psychology to reveal fresh insights into how our minds work

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model of a suspension of a quantum chip of a Quantum System Two

Technology

Why quantum computers may continue to fail a key test

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What a medical professional sees when they oversee the procedure via a livestream

Health

World’s first baby born by IVF done almost entirely by a machine

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Chemistry

Plant-based waterproof material could replace single-use plastics

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Giant hooded katydid hatchling rests atop adult at London Zoo (c) London Zoo

Life

Striking image shows giant hooded katydid hatchling perched on adult

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Headshot of Gina Rippon
Mind

A new picture of autism in girls is emerging, says Gina Rippon

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Space

Can Amazon’s soon-to-launch Kuiper satellites rival Musk’s Starlink?

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An artistic respresentation of more than 1000 cells from the map, with each neuron being a different colour

Mind

Largest mammalian brain map ever could unpick what makes us human

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Earth

Arabia has been green for long spells in the past 8 million years

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Technology

Light-based computers are getting close to a commercial launch

Computers that use photons rather than electrons to manipulate data promise greater speed and energy efficiency, and the technology is developing rapidly

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Physics

Space could emerge from time

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Humans

The hunt for the birthplace of Indo-European languages

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Humans

How mudlarks are uncovering thousands of years of London’s history

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Environment

Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome

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