Vote Brexit and British science will still be a powerhouse

A vote to quit the European Union will not scupper UK science but will free the nation from stifling regulation and federal ambitions, says Chris Leigh
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NHS could soon use smart outfit to diagnose epilepsy

Diagnosing epilepsy often involves a stay in hospital to record brain activity during a seizure. A wearable diagnostic kit could speed things up
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Britain’s oldest writing found buried near London Tube station

Beautifully preserved tablets dating from just after the Roman invasion of Britain give insight into day-to-day life and evidence of first British school
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Why gut instinct will decide the most irrational referendum yet

Uncertainty over the future and contradictory political information mean voters in the UK's EU referendum will be swung even more than usual by feelings and biases
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First commercial carbon-capture plant set to open in Switzerland

A plant will capture carbon dioxide from the air and sell it to a nearby greenhouse to spur the growth of fruit and vegetables
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Google’s Eric Schmidt Says AI Will Make Him Smarter, Cooler

“What I really want my AI assistant to do is to make me cool in front of my daughters”
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5 sleep disorders you didn’t know existed

Ever shouted at your partner while you slept, or woken up unable to move? From apnoea to exploding heads, here are some strange things that go bump in the night
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