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What is chemistry? - New Scientist
WEBChemistry is the study of matter, analysing its structure, properties and behaviour to see what happens when they change in chemical reactions. As such, it can be considered a branch of physical ...
Six things science has revealed about the female orgasm
WEBMay 28, 2009 · Genes affect orgasm frequency. According to the first genetic study of the female orgasm, up to 45 per cent of the variation in women’s ability to have them could be down to genes. Many women ...
What is fracking? - New Scientist
WEBRichard Hamilton Smith / Getty Images. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process by which liquids at high pressure are forced down boreholes into formations of shale rock to break them up ...
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WEBNews. Discover the latest science and technology news from around the world with New Scientist. Read exclusive articles and expert analysis on the newest developments in space, physics, health ...
What is consciousness? - New Scientist
WEBBy Anil Seth. Consciousness is, for each of us, all there is: the world, the self, everything. But consciousness is also subjective and difficult to define. The closest we have to a consensus ...
What is biochemistry? - New Scientist
WEBBiochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of the chemicals that make up life and how they behave. It seeks to explain how inanimate chemicals like carbohydrates and proteins can give rise to living ...
Alan Turing | The father of modern computer science - New Scientist
WEBFull name: Alan Mathison Turing. Birth: 23 June 1912, Maida Vale, London. Death: 7 June 1954, Wilmslow, Cheshire. Often considered the father of modern computer science, Alan Turing was famous for ...
Sex on the brain: What turns women on, mapped out
WEBAug 5, 2011 · Discover how brain scans reveal the different ways women respond to vaginal and clitoral stimulation, and what this means for female sexuality.
Technology news, articles and features | New Scientist
WEBTechnology. From the earliest stone tools to the latest advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchains and virtual reality, technology has continuously transformed our lives. Stay ...