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Art, science and business converged in Astana for the opening of the Өnergy Creative Hub on March 27. The space, supported by Nazarbayev University (NU) Impact Foundation brings together researchers, ...

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The dream of deploying humanoid robots in every home has created a new type of job. The only requirements are a head strap, a ...

In a move that feels closer to science fiction than fashion, avant-garde Berlin brand Enfin Levé has unveiled the world’s first product made from T rex leather, a luxury handbag grown using ...

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It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So ...