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Chemistry

How science can help you whip up perfect egg whites for your bakes

Egg whites are key to so many baked goods but can be tricky to work with. These tips will help you master the technique, says Catherine de Lange

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Why we are finally within reach of a room-temperature superconductor

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

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Carbon-negative cement can be made with a mineral that helps catch CO2

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Astronaut on strange, rocky alien planet.

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Two brilliant new novels from Adrian Tchaikovsky show his range

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How science can help you bake a delicious vegan carrot cake

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How science can help you bake a delicious vegan carrot cake

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The best new science fiction books of April 2024

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The best new science fiction books of April 2024

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Martin MacInnes: 'Science fiction can be many different things'

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Martin MacInnes: 'Science fiction can be many different things'

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Annie Bot review: A sharp take on a sex robot that becomes human

In a smart, compassionate novel, Sierra Greer spins the tired trope of a robot challenging its fate into sci-fi gold

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In Frank Herbert’s Dune, fungi are hidden in plain sight

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The scientific secrets to baking a perfectly moist chocolate cake

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Google launches $5m prize to find actual uses for quantum computers

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The best new science fiction books of March 2024

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