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2023 news review

Read New Scientist’s selection of the biggest science and technology news stories of 2023
How to win at rock, paper or scissors

Life

How to win at rock, paper or scissors

It's one of the oldest games in the book, but researchers are shedding new light on how to win at the cyclical game

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Life

Burn-proof billy: Fighting the Christmas arsonists

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The science of swearing

Life

The science of swearing

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Some like it hot: The benefits of fiery food

Life

Some like it hot: The benefits of fiery food

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How to create an extreme overhang with toy bricks

Life

How to create an extreme overhang with toy bricks

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Death by chocolate

Life

Death by chocolate

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Was life forged in a quantum crucible?

Life

Was life forged in a quantum crucible?

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Histories: Einstein's convenient untruths

Life

Histories: Einstein's convenient untruths

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Technology

Watchful eye keeps quantum computing on the boil

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China special: Quantum revolution

Technology

China special: Quantum revolution

The computers that will leave today's PCs in their dust are being dreamed up in China

Features

Technology

'Light trap' is a step towards quantum memory

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Technology

'Quantum ATM' rules out fraudulent web purchases

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Physics

Quantum untanglement: Is spookiness under threat?

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Technology

'Half-quantum' cryptography promises total security

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