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Matthew Sparkes

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More than 100 moons were discovered in our own solar system in 2025

Uranus’s new moon, S/2025 U1, was spotted using the James Webb Space…

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What would Russia’s inability to launch crewed missions mean for ISS?

The Soyuz spacecraft blasting off on 27 NovemberRoscosmos space corporation, via AP/Alamy…

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Advanced quantum network could be a prototype for the quantum internet

A quantum internet could offer secure communication around the globesakkmesterke / Alamy…

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Germanium superconductor could help build reliable quantum computers

Germanium is already used in standard computer chipsmatejmo/Getty Images A superconductor made…

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Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire

Nail penetration tests on a commercial battery (top) and on one with…

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A modified hot glue gun can mend broken bones

Broken bones often need a material to fill the voidSopone Nawoot/Alamy With…

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CPR in space could be made easier by chest compression machines

Researchers test a chest compression machine on a dummy in an aeroplaneCNES…

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Could Israel’s bombing trigger a nuclear accident in Iran?

Iran’s Arak heavy water nuclear facility was damaged by Israeli bombingShutterstock Editorial…

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Should you still learn a second language if AI can translate for you?

AI translation apps can help you connect with other people – but…

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Breaking encryption with a quantum computer just got 20 times easier

Quantum computers have long been a potential threat to encryptionsakkmesterke/Shutterstock Quantum computers…

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