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Why we shouldn't fill our minds with endless tales of dystopia
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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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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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Should you have children? The true costs and benefits of parenthood
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Rise in US gun sales during the pandemic linked to extremist beliefs
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Will the UK's new science and tech department achieve anything?
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We can reduce homelessness if we follow the science on what works
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