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Penguins have the rare ability to recognise other's faces and voices:

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South African penguins identify each other using unique features of their physical appearance and vocal calls – making them the second group of birds after crows known to do so

Spies may be storing data to decrypt with a future quantum computer:

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Quantum computers may one day break encryption, and security researchers say intelligence agencies may already be storing encrypted data with a plan to crack it in future

COP26: Which countries are doing best at tackling climate change?:

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Ahead of the COP26 climate summit, New Scientist has assessed which countries are ahead when it comes to cutting carbon emissions

Something strange is sending radio waves from the centre of the galaxy:

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A source of radio waves, nicknamed "Andy's object", coming from the direction of the centre of the galaxy has left astronomers puzzled

Toxic oak moth threatens UK trees after failure to control its spread:

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The oak processionary moth, a native of southern Europe that damages oak trees, is invasive in the UK and is now spreading more rapidly there – despite efforts to control it

Covid-19 news: Study finds vaccines prevent over 84% of severe cases:

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The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic

Will PayPal's adoption of bitcoin make cryptocurrency more mainstream?:

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PayPal will now allow customers to buy and sell four cryptocurrencies, which could make it more useful for everyday life. Is this the moment when cryptocurrencies become mainstream?

Why it is so important to protect access to the dark night sky:

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The night sky has wowed people since the dawn of time, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to get a good view, writes Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Ventilation can make schools and offices safe from covid-19 – but how?:

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Maximising airflow in public spaces is crucial to cut covid-19 transmission, but questions remain about what technology to use and how effective it needs to be

Environmentalist Jonathon Porritt’s big idea to slow global warming:

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Regenerating natural systems will draw carbon out of the atmosphere and help tackle climate change. We must recarbonise Earth now, says Jonathon Porritt