Society
Conspiracy theories are the new pandemic infecting public life
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Technology
The real reason claims about the existential risk of AI are scary
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Health
Why medical studies of diverse populations benefit humanity as a whole
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Environment
Concern about dirty air can galvanise the fight against climate change
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Mind
Why you shouldn't believe claims that there are 7 types of ADHD
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Technology
Is it ethical to use complex mini-brains for artificial intelligence?
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Health
Why we should do more to protect frogs and toads
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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman
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Space
Why sending messages to extraterrestrials is controversial
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Life
Let science guide horse welfare, not misguided, overemotional protest
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Society
'I've found my people': Why being a fan can be transformative
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