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Space

A distant comet is forming new rings while we watch in real time

The comet-like object Chiron has been caught in the process of forming new rings, which could help us understand how these complex systems work

Health

Breastfeeding causes a surge in immune cells that could prevent cancer

A study partipant wearing the glasses and testing her reading after being fit with the retinal implant

Health

Eye implant and high-tech glasses restore vision lost to age

Technology

Hand-powered device disinfects drinking water with nanoparticles

Humans

Neanderthal-human hybrids may have been scourged by a genetic mismatch

Health

mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival

Technology

鈥楴ightmare鈥� calculation may be too tricky for even quantum computers

Health

Replacing sugar with artificial sweetener may help your gut microbiome

Physics

We can use ordinary sugar in the search for dark matter

Mind

We’re starting to understand why childhood adversity leaves its mark

Experiencing severe hardship in childhood can have a lasting impact. Understanding this better could open the door to more effective treatments

Why are orcas still attacking boats and what can be done about it?

Technology

Record-breaking chip sidesteps Moore鈥檚 law by growing upwards

Space

The centre of our galaxy may be teeming with dark matter particles

Technology

There’s a simple way we could drastically cut AI energy use