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How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe

Our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum goes back to Isaac Newton, but astronomers are still finding new ways to employ it. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman explores how much these invisible waves can reveal to us about the cosmos – and whether they might show us that we’re not alone

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Do turmeric and curcumin have any actual health benefits?

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The best new science-fiction books of June 2026

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The best new science-fiction books of June 2026

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'The book is in the future, but everything is seeded from our present'

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'The book is in the future, but everything is seeded from our present'

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Futuristic alien vessels float in formation over a vast natural valley lit by vibrant evening light.

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The late Ian Watson's sci-fi The Embedding is intriguing – but dated

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Luminous book jacket and author Silvia Park

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Our verdict on Luminous by Silvia Park: a fascinating take on robots

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Mars astronauts may do laundry by blasting clothes with a plasma beam

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Author Silvia Park: 'No one is your enemy, not even death'

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How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel

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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by 20thC.Fox/Everett/Shutterstock (1397228v) RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes - 2011

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This is the most underrated sci-fi film franchise of the 21st century

There’s unexpected news of a fifth movie for one of the most underrated sci-fi reboots. Hurray, says New ��˾þ� film columnist Bethan Ackerley

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The distant world that is our best hope of finding alien life

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Tiny 'metajets' could use light to steer sails for interstellar travel

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US government releases huge batch of UFO files

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The best new popular science books of May 2026

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