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What is the quantum apocalypse?
feature Security experts warn of Q-Day when quantum computers become a reality and render most methods of internet encryption useless
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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Why is a bed-bug epidemic sweeping across the UK?
feature Cost-of-living crisis and post-Covid travel blamed for 65% year-on-year increase
By The Week Staff Published
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The new Covid variant Eris behind a rise in cases this summer
feature Concerns over ’flying blind’ as routine testing is no longer freely available and less data is being collected
By Felicity Capon Published
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Could Taiwan’s military defences withstand a Chinese invasion?
feature Island’s army is vastly outnumbered by Beijing forces but it might have ‘defender’s advantage’ in an attack
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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White paint: a cool solution for climate change?
feature Cooling properties of new ultra-white formula could offset worsening global warming
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Pickleball: obscure sport ‘will be bigger than golf in 5 years’
feature More than 36 million Americans played the racket sport last year
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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How can we get electricity from space?
feature Solar power harvested by satellites and beamed to Earth is no longer ‘just science fiction’, say scientists
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Long Covid: a medical mystery
feature At least 65 million people are estimated to have Long Covid, but it’s a condition that doctors know little about
By The Week Last updated
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How La Niña and El Niño affect the weather
feature Extreme conditions could worsen as global cooling pattern ends
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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Neurotechnology: how does new mind-reading technology work?
feature Developments in AI are turning thoughts into words but privacy fears are growing
By Rebekah Evans Published
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How safe is India’s rail network?
feature Narendra Modi’s costly modernisation programme in spotlight after worst train disaster in decades
By The Week Staff Published
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Endometriosis: the ‘incurable’ disease affecting one in 10 women
feature Advances by Australian researchers offer hope for new treatments and more targeted diagnoses for the debilitating condition
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Is Ukraine joining Nato?
feature President Zelenskyy has applied for membership but alliance is uneasy while country is at war
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Cost of living: is shoplifting on the rise?
feature Stores tighten security as thefts of goods soars by 22% amid financial turmoil
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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