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The physicist who argues that there are no objective laws of physics

Physics

The physicist who argues that there are no objective laws of physics

Daniele Oriti’s pursuit of a theory of quantum gravity has led him to the startling conclusion that the laws of nature don’t exist independently of us – a perspective shift that could yield fresh breakthroughs

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Mathematics

Why the problem of P versus NP is worth $1 million

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A dramatic return from space in Kazakhstan

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A dramatic return from space in Kazakhstan

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The astrophysicist unravelling the origins of supermassive black holes

Space

The astrophysicist unravelling the origins of supermassive black holes

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This mosaic image of the magnificent starburst galaxy, Messier 82 (M82) is the sharpest wide-angle view ever obtained of M82. It is a galaxy remarkable for its webs of shredded clouds and flame-like plumes of glowing hydrogen blasting out from its central regions where young stars are being born 10 times faster than they are inside in our Milky Way Galaxy.

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Stellar views of some of the most spectacular sights in the universe

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Space

Astronauts may need medical evacuation from one-third of moon missions

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Space

Bacteria on the space station are evolving for life in space

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Queenstown aurora, Australia

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year showcases world's best space images

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The crew will attempt the first commercial spacewalk with SpaceX-designed extravehicular activity suits, upgraded from the current intravehicular suit.

Space

Current laws cannot protect civilians in space if something goes wrong

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Chemistry

How to turn most of the CO2 an astronaut exhales into fresh oxygen

A chemical reaction that recycles carbon dioxide into fresh oxygen could provide more sustainable life support for astronauts on the moon or Mars – and as a bonus, it also produces carbon nanotubes

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Space

Polaris Dawn mission is one giant leap for private space exploration

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Mathematics

The mathematical theory that made the internet possible

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Space

The Starliner stranding shows why NASA was wise to have a backup plan

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Space

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew set to attempt the riskiest spacewalk yet

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