Multiverse gets real with glimpse of big bang ripples
The first direct signs of a cosmic growth spurt that set space-time rippling means that we may live in just one of an infinite number of universes
Missing Malaysian jet can be found, even in deep ocean
The hunt for flight MH370 covers a vast swathe of land and sea, but technology is focusing the hunt and dispelling rumours surrounding its disappearance
Virtual clone: A guinea-pig twin will keep you healthy
A medically accurate digital double will allow doctors to diagnose complex conditions, test treatments before cutting you open – and show you your future self
No coincidence? Statistics and the outrageously unlikely
In his superlative The Improbability Principle, David J. Hand makes sense of bizarre patterns in Bible codes, lightning strikes and even drug trials
Cute but deadly furball launches death attack
With their massive eyes, tarsiers are the epitome of cuteness. But it comes at a price: each eyeball is as big as the primitive primate's brain
Facebook almost as good as humans at recognising faces
The social network's researchers have built DeepFace, an algorithm that can pick a face out of a crowd with 97.25 per cent accuracy
Five animals caught out by traps we didn't mean to set
We affect wildlife in many ways, but "evolutionary traps" are an underappreciated example – here are some of the most striking
Hacked bacteria keep tabs on the health of the gut
Genetically modified bacteria that alter their behaviour according to conditions in the guts of mice could warn of disease and perhaps be part of a cure
DNA evidence points to humans for demise of moas
New Zealand's flightless birds showed no sign of a population decline until humans arrived, suggesting we really were responsible for their extinction
Einstein's ripples: Your guide to gravitational waves
The first glimpse of primordial gravitational waves is a landmark in our understanding of the universe – but what exactly are these all-important ripples?
Goggle-eyed glasses swap your lying eyes for fake ones
Goggles that display lifelike virtual eyes can make you look wide-eyed and attentive, even if you are fast asleep – but they may freak people out
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