Physics
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Britain a nation of ‘secret bog roll bandits’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Does time exist?
feature A timeless reality may help reconcile differences between quantum mechanics and general relativity
By The Week Staff Published
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The clockwork universe: is free will an illusion?
In Depth A growing chorus of scientists and philosophers argue that free will does not exist. Could they be right, asks Oliver Burkeman
By The Week Staff Published
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The fifth force of nature
feature Unexpected behaviour of subatomic particle could change our understanding of the universe
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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52 ideas that changed the world - 47. Relativity
In Depth Einstein’s theory remains ‘most important in modern physics’
By James Ashford Last updated
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Have scientists found the origin of life on Earth?
Speed Read Study finds the key element phosphorus forming on a comet around Jupiter
By The Week Staff Published
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What fast-moving magnetic north pole means for the world
In Depth Scientists say the pole is shifting towards Russia at rate of around 34 miles a year
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Why three times more asteroids are hitting Earth
Speed Read New study shows frequency of impacts jumped just before the dinosaur age
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Stephen Hawking auction: what’s on sale
Speed Read The late physicist’s groundbreaking 1965 Cambridge PhD thesis is among almost two dozen items going under hammer
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Stephen Hawking: best quotes from the pioneering physicist
Speed Read Bon mots from the professor known for his sense of humour as well as scientific brilliance
By The Week Staff Last updated
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