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In satire Rumours, diplomatic communiques collide with the end times
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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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Nobel prizes are still failing to celebrate the diversity of science
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Why we need to fight back against sexy Asian lady robots
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How to rebuild democracy to truly harness the power of the people
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We now know who was cannibalised on the doomed Franklin expedition
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New Scientist recommends Karl Ove Knausgaard's novel The Third Realm
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A Declaration on Future Generations could bring the changes we need
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Ig Nobel prizes 2024: The unexpected science that won this year
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New Scientist recommends new superhero drama Supacell
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A podcast explores how sport is drawing the line between men and women
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New Scientist recommends Systemic: How racism is making us ill
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Is digital technology really swaying voters and undermining democracy?
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