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Venezuela’s cryptocurrency is about much more than its economic crisis

31 October 2018

Virtual currencies were conceived as a tool for the underdog. Venezuela’s leaders are hoping to buy some independence with theirs, says Brett Scott

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Scientists should use their clout to get a less bad Brexit for all

25 October 2018

Europe’s scientific elite say a hard Brexit will damage science. They should be supporting those who face much worse consequences, says Ehsan Masood

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