World’s biggest 3D printer whirs into action
A giant 3D printer, which is big enough to make a house, has been unveiled at the University of Maine. Read more
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Why Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant reframes our ideas of self-identity
When we merge mind and machine, the traditional borders of the self dissipate, says philosopher Dvija Mehta. Read more
Winchcombe meteorite’s history revealed by fresh analysis
A meteorite that landed in a sheep field was repeatedly smashed apart and reassembled on the journey through space, scientists reveal. Read more
Why we have co-evolved with technology
Our relationship with technology has a far deeper history than it seems, argues the philosopher and author Tom Chatfield in his book Wise Animals. Read more
Devon university develops AI to detect Asian hornets
Scientists have developed artificial intelligence (AI) to detect invasive Asian hornets, a Devon university says. Read more
North American eclipse 2024: How scientists will study it
Rockets, planes, balloons and countless observers on the ground will be studying the North American total solar eclipse on 8 April in unprecedented detail. Read more
Scientists search for mysterious ghost particles
Some physicists have long suspected that mysterious 'ghost' particles in the world around us could greatly advance our understanding of the true nature of the Universe. Read more
We rely heavily on lithium batteries – but there’s a growing array of alternatives
Lithium batteries are very difficult to recycle and require huge amounts of water and energy to produce. Emerging alternatives could be cheaper and greener. Read more
How the abnormal gets normalised – and what to do about it
As we browse the news, it's easy to become desensitised to awful events. Amanda Ruggeri explores the psychology, and the steps you can take to avoid it happening. Read more
MEPs approve world’s first comprehensive AI law
The European Parliament has approved the world's first comprehensive framework for constraining the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
