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Antimatter isn't immune to gravity, landmark experiment confirms
Speed Read Antimatter is the mysterious evil twin of matter, but new research proves they do have something fundamental in common
By Peter Weber Published
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Asteroid sample on way to Earth may help answer Big Bang questions
Speed Read Capsule of dust from Bennu will probably show signs of water and carbon: the building blocks of life
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Scientists a step closer to resurrecting extinct Tasmanian tiger
Speed Read New study marks the first time RNA has been recovered from an extinct species
By Jamie Timson Published
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The billionaire-led quest for immortality
Explainer What if Jeff Bezos or Peter Thiel could live forever?
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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'Inverse vaccine' shows promise treating MS, other autoimmune diseases
New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?
By Peter Weber Published
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K2-18b: the exoplanet that could have signs of life
The Explainer Scientists may have discovered evidence of farts from alien marine creatures 120 light years away
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The red fire ant invasion 'creeping closer' to London
Deadly insect considered one of world's most invasive species has been spotted in Europe for first time
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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6 of the most invasive species on the planet
Speed Read Invasive species are a danger to ecosystems all over the world
By Devika Rao Published
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The Anthropocene epoch: end of an era?
The Explainer Scientists are increasingly convinced that the Earth has entered its first major new geological phase in 11,700 years
By The Week Staff Published
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Wild boars in Europe can’t shake off their radioactivity
Speed Read Scientists think they may have solved a phenomenon known as the ‘wild boar paradox’
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Air pollution is now the 'greatest external threat' to life expectancy
Speed Read Climate change is worsening air quality globally, and there could be deadly consequences
By Devika Rao Published
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How climate change is impacting the water cycle
Speed Read Rain will likely continue to be unpredictable
By Devika Rao Published
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Asian hornets threaten ‘catastrophe’ for UK bees
Speed Read Invasive species is gaining ‘foothold’ in southern England with ‘sharp rise’ in sightings
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What is carbon capture?
feature The U.S. is investing in technologies that keep CO2 out of industrial emissions — or that remove it from the atmosphere
By The Week Staff Published
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