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We need to accept that deepfakes are here to stay in film and TV

Technology

We need to accept that deepfakes are here to stay in film and TV

Last week saw the launch of Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, the first ever deepfake comedy. We need to start talking about the legal and ethical implications of this technology, says New Scientist's television columnist Bethan Ackerley

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An image of tents set up on an urban street

Society

We can reduce homelessness if we follow the science on what works

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We need a new model of space governance to address today's challenges

Space

We need a new model of space governance to address today's challenges

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A bag of fentanyl hangs from an intravenous drip machine

Health

US fentanyl rules are so strict they may prevent life-saving research

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

Health

Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

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Why we shouldn't attribute human motivations to animals like bees

Life

Why we shouldn't attribute human motivations to animals like bees

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

Health

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

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Achieving nuclear fusion would be building on the shoulders of giants

Physics

Achieving nuclear fusion would be building on the shoulders of giants

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Marine sciences must cast off an imperial legacy of ocean exploitation

Earth

Marine sciences must cast off an imperial legacy of ocean exploitation

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COP27 saw progress on climate reparations, but more action is needed

Environment

COP27 saw progress on climate reparations, but more action is needed

The developments at COP27 resulted in a historic agreement to set up a loss and damage fund, but voices from the Global South must remain loud and united long after the climate summit, says Zareen Zahid Qureshi

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Technology

Where might James Bond go next, in terms of science and technology?

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Mathematics

To make maths classes sizzle, inject some politics and social justice

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Environment

Tackling population growth is key to fighting climate change

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Environment

Banning solar plants on farmland in England would be a grave error

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