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Physics

What does it mean when we say that space-time is expanding?

When it comes to something as complex as space-time, intuition comes in different ways, depending on the level of science you have access to, writes Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

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Society

We should celebrate the diversity and knowledge of farmers' markets

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Society

Digging into the return of an 80-year-old meme, the turbo-encabulator

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Environment

Eating green means considering biodiversity as well as climate change

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Physics

Why we can't always make sense of physics with words alone

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Life

Botanical gardens have a rich history, and still provide benefits now

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Twitter and the dangers of the US myth of free speech

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Life

The urban beekeeping boom is hurting wild pollinator species

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Humans

The lab coat and lone genius – science's most infuriating stereotypes

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Environment

How to make sure your houseplants are sustainable

The rise in demand for exotic houseplants is damaging the environment. We need to make sure our gardening is green, writes Beronda L. Montgomery

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Humans

Working from home could have a dystopian future if staff aren't valued

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Humans

Rich countries must pay for the environmental damage they have wreaked

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Space

Why I'm choosing dark matter over dark energy - for now at least

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Environment

We must pay more attention to plants and trees in times of crisis

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