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Do emoji reflect our emotions, or are we just putting on a brave face?

A smiley face may not indicate all is well.

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Lie detection tests have worked the same way for 3,000 years – and they’re still hopelessly inaccurate

Most methods for detecting lies actually detect signs of stress â€“ which makes them extremely unreliable.

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Can ideology-detecting algorithms catch online extremism before it takes hold?

Ideology has always been a critical element in understanding how we view the world. However, the internet has revolutionised the way opinions and ideologies spread, leading to new and dangerous forms of online radicalisation.

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Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here’s how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth

To date, we have not heard from any aliens. Nor have we seen any â€“ but here are the fascinating projects working to change that.

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Is 13 too young to have a TikTok or Instagram account?

While some says 13 is "too early" to be on social media, an expert on parenting and digital media cautions against a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

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Unlikely trio decodes Mary Queen of Scots' secret letters

The historic discovery of the centuries-old letters, written during Maryâ€™s time in captivity, is being hailed as the most significant in a century.

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Sam Neill's warning to single women

The actor has cautioned women not to fall for deceptive online "love scams" that are using his name to lure unsuspecting people into handing over their money.

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Are our phones really designed to slow down over time? Experts look at the evidence

Do manufacturers really slow down our phones on purpose to nudge us towards shiny new ones, as has been claimed? The answer to this, as usual, is complicated.

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Do you use predictive text? Chances are it’s not saving you time – and could even be slowing you down

The idea seems to make sense: if the system can predict your intended word before you type it, this should save you time. But thatâ€™s not necessarily the case.

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Ping, your pizza is on its way. Ping, please rate the driver. Yes, constant notifications really do tax your brain

With all those smartphone notifications, itâ€™s no wonder you lose focus on what youâ€™re trying to do do.

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How zinc batteries could power the sustainable economy

There are a few avenues of research at either end of the battery that could make zinc better at solving our storage problems.

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Caught in the act: supermassive black hole 8.5 billion light years away enjoys violent stellar snack

Obliterated star produces some of the brightest relativistic jet flashes ever seen.

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Do emoji reflect our emotions, or are we just putting on a brave face?

Lie detection tests have worked the same way for 3,000 years – and they’re still hopelessly inaccurate

Can ideology-detecting algorithms catch online extremism before it takes hold?

Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here’s how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth

Is 13 too young to have a TikTok or Instagram account?

Unlikely trio decodes Mary Queen of Scots' secret letters

Sam Neill's warning to single women

Are our phones really designed to slow down over time? Experts look at the evidence

Do you use predictive text? Chances are it’s not saving you time – and could even be slowing you down

Ping, your pizza is on its way. Ping, please rate the driver. Yes, constant notifications really do tax your brain

How zinc batteries could power the sustainable economy

Caught in the act: supermassive black hole 8.5 billion light years away enjoys violent stellar snack

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