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The baffling quantum maths solution it took 10 years to understand

6 February 2019

A decade ago, two mathematicians produced a solution to one of the most difficult maths problems ever. The only problem was, no one understood it - until now
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Self-growing material could make muscles that become stronger with use

31 January 2019

A self-growing hydrogel becomes stronger and larger with use and could one day help make robots with artificial muscles

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