Shaped by a different biology or culture, other intelligent civilisations – if they’re out there – might understand the ...

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What if the simple act of noticing your behavior is what shapes who you become? The practice of simple daily reflection may be the real force behind identity and lasting change.

From lasers and semiconductors to X-rays and the Web, physicists can be credited with seeding numerous technologies that have changed how we live. Hamish Johnston presents five spin-offs from physics ...