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Why zero is the most important number in all of mathematics

It took a long time for zero to be recognised as a number at all, let alone one of the most powerful ones – but now it’s clear that every number is made up of zeroes, says Jacob Aron

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Horror fans aren't cold and unfeeling – just listen to the science

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Horror fans aren't cold and unfeeling – just listen to the science

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Environment

Billionaires must not be allowed to geoengineer the planet

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Society

Could a self-monitoring system for criminals replace prisons one day?

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Mind

How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health

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Environment

Are biofuels a good idea? Only if you're a farmer or shipping company

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There is a major psychological flaw in how society punishes people

Society

There is a major psychological flaw in how society punishes people

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MARSEILLE, FRANCE - 2021/07/10: Protesters set a sphere representing Earth on fire during the demonstration. Members of the Extinction Rebellion group, supported by a few Yellow Vests (Gilets Jaunes in french), gathered in the Vieux-Port of Marseille to raise awareness on the dangers threatening the planet Earth. (Photo by Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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We've hit a climate tipping point, but leaders seem unlikely to act

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Technology

Digital ID cards could be a disaster in the UK and beyond

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Humans

Who were the first humans to reach the British Isles?

As ancient humans left Africa, they encountered many harsh environments including the Sahara and the high Arctic, but one of the last places they inhabited was Britain, likely due to the relentless cold and damp climate

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Technology

What makes a quantum computer good?

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Commercial health tests promise peace of mind, but do they deliver?

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Environment

How pie-in-the-sky conspiracies distract from climate dangers

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Health

Why not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you

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