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Governments should use speculative fiction tools to predict the future

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Governments should use speculative fiction tools to predict the future

Law-makers must act like speculative fiction authors and try to foresee how technology will change our world, says writer Ray Nayler

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Patrick Vallance

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UK needs bigger role for science in government, says chief scientist

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A view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining are seeking approval to once again extract coal

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Cumbria coal mine should be a no go for new levelling up secretary

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Sophie Howe on how to fight for future generations in politics

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Sophie Howe on how to fight for future generations in politics

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UK visa for top talent excludes graduates of African universities

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Xinhua/Shutterstock (12949482j) Anthony Albanese gestures as addressing supporters in Sydney, Australia, May 21, 2022. Anthony Albanese has claimed victory for his Labor Party after incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat in Australia's 2022 federal election held on Satuday. Australia Sydney Federal Election - 21 May 2022

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Australia votes for stronger climate action in 'greenslide' election

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

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Australia’s planned anti-trolling law may silence political critics

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Starbucks coffee shop

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Why has El Salvador officially adopted bitcoin as its currency?

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Dominic Cummings resigned in November

Technology

'UK ARPA' to launch as soon as possible despite Dominic Cummings exit

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2020 in review: Calls for universal basic income on the rise

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2020 in review: Calls for universal basic income on the rise

The idea of universal basic income, which would see everyone receive a regular sum of money from the government regardless of status, has become more popular following successful trials and the coronavirus pandemic

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Society

Getting Brexit done: Six huge science issues the UK must resolve

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Dominic Cummings wants 'weirdos' to help run the UK. Will it work?

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Firms and governments use the internet to spy on us. Should we care?

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Technology

Australia's anti-encryption law is hurting press and personal privacy

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