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Tiniest ‘ruler’ ever measures distances as small as an atom’s width

This fluorescent technique can precisely measure minuscule distances Steffen J. Sahl / Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences The tiniest “ruler” ever is so precise

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Certain quantum systems may be able to defy entropy’s effects forever

Some quantum systems may resist an effect of entropy called thermalisation Giroscience / Science Photo Library The fundamental laws of physics insist that no patterns

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MDMA was hyped as a promising treatment for PTSD – what went wrong?

MDMA has long been used recreationally but it has faced obstacles getting approved for medical therapies Shutterstock / Couperfield “The future is psychedelic,” declared Rick

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Parkrun events could boost your life satisfaction

A Parkrun event in Newcastle, UK Alan Harbottle/Alamy Taking part in Parkrun events – a free weekly activity where people are encouraged to walk or

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CBD shows promise as pesticide for mosquitoes

Mosquito larvae die after consuming hemp leaves because they react strongly to the cannabidiol in the foliage. The discovery might lead to the development of

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How much should we worry about the health effects of microplastics?

There are small pieces of plastic in the food we eat and air we breathe SIVStockStudio/Shutterst​ock It seems every few months, we discover microplastics in

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XEC: What we know about the new covid-19 variant and its symptoms

Covid-19 variant XEC may spread more easily than previous variants Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock A new covid-19 variant called XEC has started to spread worldwide, primarily in

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Special electrodes will produce hydrogen fuel directly from seawater

Seawater could be a source of clean hydrogen fuel Tamara Kulikova / Alamy For the first time, electrodes that can make hydrogen from seawater without

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Cold war spy satellites and AI detect ancient underground aqueducts

Holes at the top of this image are vertical shafts to underground aqueducts called qanats Nazarij Buławka et al Most of the ancient underground aqueducts

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Polaris Dawn mission is one giant leap for private space exploration

An artist’s rendering of the spacewalk on the Polaris Dawn mission SpaceX SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission is a leap forward for private space flight –