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Chemical computer can recognise patterns and perform multiple tasks

Molecules can be used for computing Shutterstock/ImageFlow A chemical computer made from a network of enzymes can perform a variety

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James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, has died aged 97

Molecular biologist James Watson helped reveal DNA’s hidden shape Everett Collection Historical / Alamy Stock Photo James Watson, one of

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Digital map lets you explore the Roman Empire’s vast road network

The Roman road network mapped by Itiner-e Itiner-e A comprehensive new map of Roman roads has boosted the known size

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SpaceX’s Starlink and other satellites face growing threat from sun

Starlink satellite trails, as seen from space Don Pettit/NASA The number of satellites in orbit is growing at a tremendous

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Your flight emissions are way higher than carbon calculators suggest

Contrails from jet engines can add to the warming effect of flying Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy If you’ve been using carbon

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Why Hurricane Melissa could be the strongest Atlantic storm ever seen

A satellite image of Hurricane Melissa taken on 28 October Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo Jamaica is being directly

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Unpicking the genetics of fibromyalgia sheds new light on its causes

People with fibromyalgia have different genetic variants than those without it KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images We are starting to

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

Families who garden together have more diverse microbiomes Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New parents have plenty to fret about – sleeping,

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mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival

mRNA vaccines are increasingly showing their potential to transform medicine JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images The mRNA covid-19 vaccines seem

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School phone bans may actually harm some students’ mental health

Some schools require students to leave their phones in lockers all day Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock Many people are concerned about the