The Economist: Science and technology

The race is on to build the world’s most complex machine

But toppling ASML will not be easy

Want even tinier chips? Use a particle accelerator

High-speed electrons can etch nano-scale designs

Ukraine’s embrace of drone warfare has paid off

Two new reports highlight strengths as well as weaknesses

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?

A growing group of scientists think so, and are asking whether antivirals could ...

What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?

Tooth-brushing reigns supreme. But fluoride in tap water is a good safety net

Can people be persuaded not to believe disinformation?

AI chatbots and critical thinking courses might help

Why don’t seals drown?

They can time their dives to match their blood oxygen

Rumours on social media could cause sick people to feel...

They are powerful triggers of an inverse placebo effect

Can Musk put people on Mars?

Whether successful or not, his attempt to do so will reshape America’s space pro...

How harmful are electronic cigarettes?

The risks of vaping may be worth the benefits

Climate change may make it harder to spot submarines

The sound of their engines will not travel as far

Mitochondria transplants could cure diseases and length...

A technique that may create a new field of medicine

Is red meat unhealthy?

Overdoing it could give you heart disease or cancer

How Daylight Saving Time affects your sleep and diet

This annual time shift has long-lasting effects on health

Motors in the wheels take EVs further

Simpler to build, lighter and extra range

What does space miso taste like?

It should make the diets of astronauts more interesting

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