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Editing life: The science, ethics and future of CRISPR

CRISPR technology has revolutionised genetic engineering, offering unprecedented precision in DNA editing with vast implications for medicine, agriculture and conservation. Yet, its power demands...

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Mice with two fathers survive adulthood

Stargazers gather on a Kalabagan rooftop to witness a rare planetary parade. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

A dance with planets: The growing passion for astronomy in Bangladesh

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Can AI feel pain? Scientists put language models to the test

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Scientists solve 200-year-old mystery of the Sun’s turning blue

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Bizarre galaxy shows evidence of cosmic collision

The 10 most intriguing science breakthroughs of 2024

The 10 most intriguing science breakthroughs of 2024

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The infinite monkey theorem: Why random typing won’t result in Shakespeare’s work

Elderly woman celebrates 117th birthday. File photo: AP/UNB

Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

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bKash and BigganChinta to start 3rd season of 'Science Festival' for school students

The team comprises five members (from left): Nosrat Jahan Nowrin, Tahia Rahman, Jannatul Ferdous Fabin, Nusrat Zahan Sinha, Saniea Islam Sara. Photo: Courtesy

Code Black: All-female robotics team makes a point with big win

Pink Noise. Representational image: Acoustic Fields

Can pink noise enhance sleep and memory?

An x-ray displaying the mouse embryo with and extra pair of hind legs, displayed in pink. Photo: Lozovska et al., Nat. Comms, 2024

Scientists accidentally made a mouse grow legs in place of genitals