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See the latest physics news and expert analysis on dark matter, the multiverse, theoretical and particle physics, quantum theory, and more from the world of physics.

Outline of figure that is just visible over shelves of books

Physics

Nowhere to hide – invisibility cloaks fail near light speed

Researchers crossing Albert Einstein's theory of relativity with the theory of invisibility cloaks have discovered such devices won't work at high speeds 聽

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A network of different coloured light beams

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Shortest ever pulse of visible light spots photons fleeing atoms

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Does Germany’s nuclear waste headache warrant a global fix?

Opinion

Humans

60 Seconds

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hydrophobic water droplet

Physics

Nano coating lets you mould and slice liquid just like Play-Doh

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Number of ways to arrange 128 balls exceeds atoms in universe

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Ancient maps of Jupiter’s path show Babylonians’ advanced maths

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nuclear fusion

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Nuclear fusion: Can the stellarator unleash the power?

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Earth

Record-breaking double star may be cannibalising itself

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A black hole’s edge will burn you up if you try to escape

The edge of a black hole, beyond which not even light can escape, can be smooth an uneventful or a burning wall of fire, depending on your perspective

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Galaxy-mapping Gaia space telescope gets an eye test from Pluto

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Earth

How Planet Nine may have been exiled to solar system’s edge

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Ancient quasars in distant galaxies caught switching on suddenly

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Frozen quantum gas tied into knots for the first time

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