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Why it is important to explore the outer limits of knowledge

Science and reason generate reliable knowledge about the world, but they have their limits. Exploring them can shed light on what knowledge really is, and should help us gain more of it

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Men predicted to outnumber women in physics until the year 2158

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US government lab is using GPT-3 to analyse research papers

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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How to make honeycomb at home

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The best popular science books out in 2023

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Super-absorbent towel soaks up liquids better than cloth or paper

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The alloy of chromium, cobalt and nickel

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Toughest material ever is an alloy of chromium, cobalt and nickel

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Candy-like mixture can print patterns on microscopic objects

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Quantum city simulation shows how to make Paris-sized quantum internet

A simulated version of Paris where universities and telecommunication hubs are connected by a quantum communication network suggests that existing technology is already nearing the ability to create functional "quantum cities"

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Telluria review: Political dystopia from a bravura Russian writer

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Voyage to the Edge of Imagination review: A compelling new sci-fi show

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How to make a sweet potato even sweeter: freeze it before baking

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Why I am keen to get my hands on genetically modified purple tomatoes

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