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The best TV shows of 2023 so far – science fiction and documentaries
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Research and scientific enquiry can reveal much about human society, from ethics and religion to education and economics, while societal decisions about which areas of research to prioritise steer the direction of science. Follow the latest developments as we examine the interplay between science, politics, and policy.
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English industrialist stole iron technique from Black metallurgists
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Why we shouldn't fill our minds with endless tales of dystopia
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'I've found my people': Why being a fan can be transformative
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How lockdowns turned us into antisocial goblins – and why it matters
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We know how kids learn to read, so why are we failing to teach them?
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Reducing inequality could see world population fall to 6 billion
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Hundreds of children made to wear GPS tags by UK's Ministry of Justice
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It's now or never – we need to achieve a sustainable human population
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Why we’re trapped in short-term thinking and how to take the long view
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Russian fighter jet collides with US military drone over the Black Sea
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Money actually does buy happiness, says Nobel prize-winning economist
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