Neurohacks | 29 January 2013
Your mind loves it when a plan comes together – the mere act of planning how to do something frees us from the burden of unfinished tasks. Read more...
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HyperDrive | 31 January 2013
Electric cars enter the fast lane
A new international racing series hopes to change the perception of electric cars and accelerate the development of new technologies.
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Under the Radar | 31 January 2013
Wrong notes?
Recent work lends support to the idea that every culture may develop its own rather arbitrary rules for which tunes strike a chord.
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Power of Nature | 30 January 2013
Blue heart of the planet
Oceans not only contain a huge diversity of life, but also make a important hidden contribution to sustaining all life on Earth.
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Smart Planet | 28 January 2013
The future of urban transport
The 21st century city will need to be built around efficient, low-emitting mass transit. How can this best be achieved, especially with existing infrastuctures?
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The Paleofuturist | 29 January 2013
Asteroid mining's peculiar past
Two firms have announced ambitious plans to mine asteroids for their precious metals. Although it sounds outlandish, the idea has roots stretching back decades.
Will We Ever? | 25 January 2013
If the baffling behaviour of subatomic particles leaves you scratching your head with confusion, don’t worry. Physicists don’t really comprehend it either. Read more...
In Depth | 24 January 2013
Is the rise of amateur gene enthusiasts working in make-shift labs a harmless pursuit or a bioterrorism threat? Read more...
