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Table of contents
Leaders
News
Mathematics
Decade-long struggle over maths proof could be decided by $1m prize
News
Health
Discovery of wrinkle-causing molecules could lead to new cosmetics
News
Life
Early humans made jewellery from giant sloth bones
News
Technology
Using bigger AI training data sets may produce more racist results
News
Technology
Quantum twist on common computer algorithm promises useful speed boost
News
Life
Llamas solve problems faster after watching people do it
News
Health
Giving birth at an older age is linked to a longer life in women
News
Environment
Carbon tax on luxuries is fairer way to cut emissions, finds analysis
News
Space
Meteorite left Earth then landed back down after round trip to space
News
Technology
Blanket for electric cars helps preserve battery performance
News
Life
Some sea snakes have re-evolved the ability to see more colours
News
Life
Birds from two different species raise chicks together in one nest
News
Space
Stars found hidden in huge cloud wrapped around the Milky Way
News
Life
Pigs open doors to free companions in a possible show of empathy
News
Life
Bone disease in sabre-toothed tigers may be a sign of inbreeding
News
Health
Malaria vaccine shows promise against relapsing form of the disease
News
Health
Nerve pain from diabetes can be treated with faecal transplants
News
Life
Ancient alligator had a stubby snout and may have chomped on snails
News
Technology
What is xAI, Elon Musk’s new AI company, and will it succeed?
News
Physics
Bizarre portal-like ‘ring wormholes’ could let you time travel
News
Environment
Bolivia's surging deforestation alarms environmentalists
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Mind
Brain scans are putting a major theory of consciousness to the test
News
Analysis
Aperture
Features
Culture
Technology
Kagami review: Mixed-reality gig brings dead headliner back to life
Culture
Comment
Blight review: The threat of a fungi-fuelled pandemic
Culture
Comment
New Scientist recommends: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Culture
Comment
The Saint of Bright Doors review: Fine debut probes nature of memory
Culture
Comment
Oppenheimer review: Great film goes to the heart of atomic warfare
Culture
