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The most important second in the entire history of the universe

The most important second in the entire history of the universe

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19 Jan 2026

Giving astronauts tardigrade toughness will be harder than we hoped

Giving astronauts tardigrade toughness will be harder than we hoped

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19 Jan 2026

Volcanoes had lower greenhouse gas emissions in Earths past

Volcanoes had lower greenhouse gas emissions in Earths past

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19 Jan 2026

Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

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17 Jan 2026

How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing

How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing

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17 Jan 2026

Earliest ever supernova sheds light on the first stars

Earliest ever supernova sheds light on the first stars

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16 Jan 2026

A leading use for quantum computers might not need them after all

A leading use for quantum computers might not need them after all

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16 Jan 2026

Cheating just three times massively ups the chance of winning at chess

Cheating just three times massively ups the chance of winning at chess

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16 Jan 2026

Distant little red dot galaxies may contain baby black holes

Distant little red dot galaxies may contain baby black holes

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16 Jan 2026