Hugh Everett: The man who gave us the multiverse
The physicist developed the idea that we're living in a multiverse of countless universes, full of copies of each of us. His life was fascinating and tragic
Modified aubergines could transform farming in India
Next month's trials of genetically modified eggplants in Bangladesh could be a turning point in India's war over GM farming
CubeSat craze could create space debris catastrophe
With hundreds of the cheap, popular satellites set to go into orbit, it may only be a matter of time before there's a Gravity-style disaster
Life in the multiverse means endless possibilities
What if...? Whether or not we live in the best of all possible worlds, the multiverse can help us make the best decisions in this one
Air-chaeological drones search for ancient treasures
A pair of drones is flying over ancient Greek cities, building precise 3D maps and searching for clues to still-buried artefacts
Chatter tracker helps design the perfect office
Sensors worn by office workers reveal how optimising building layouts can promote spontaneous conversations
Multiverse me: Should I care about my other selves?
Every decision you make may spawn parallel universes where people are suffering because of your choice. Welcome to the quantum moral maze
Wireless charger powers up iPhone in your pocket
MagMIMO senses where your phone is and fires a targeted magnetic field to keep it charged up – so you'll never have to plug in again
Reasons to be optimistic about NY climate summit
Significant advances were made at the latest United Nations climate meeting, though we won't really know if it has delivered until next year
Buttonmasher: Gaming bots learn from how we play
Crowdsourced player data could help mould characters imbued with AI, making them more realistic and fun to interact with
Water found in atmosphere of exo-Neptune
The smallest exoplanet yet to have its atmosphere probed is full of water and heavy elements, hinting it formed far from its star
Big business steals the show at New York climate talks
Corporations and fund managers were lining up in New York to pledge they would decarbonise their investments, dwarfing the promises of national governments
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