There is a form of nothingness even more empty than the vacuum of space
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The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here.
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Dementia cases are rising faster in China than the rest of the world
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We are very proud of our Weekly podcast, which we have been putting out every week for over five years....
Our cells can divide in a completely unexpected way
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