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Old Scientist: How to get drunk rationally

New Scientists of Decembers past reveal an ongoing fascination with beer, with technology providing a meagre justification

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Animal magnetism: Why dogs do their business pointing north

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Fold your own universe with our cosmic origami decoration

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Quantum computers ditch all the lasers for easier engineering

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Quantum computers ditch all the lasers for easier engineering

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Quantum solar cells could explain why plants are green

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Physics

Physics may be a small but crucial fraction of our reality

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The world in 2076: The theory of everything is here – we think

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Smallest sliver of time yet measured sees electrons fleeing atom

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Space

Reality guide: Six problems physics can't explain

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Space

Reality guide: The essential laws of quantum physics

The theory that governs the workings of subatomic particles and forces is notoriously inscrutable – but what principles make it look like it does?

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Space

Reality guide: Six radical ideas to change physics

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Quantum teleportation over 7 kilometres of cables smashes record

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Physics

Five particles that don't exist – yet could change our world

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Physics

Lessons in reality from particles that don't exist

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