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Why we need to invoke philosophy to judge bizarre concepts in science

Theories of mind and cosmos are inevitably preposterous - knowing how to weigh competing implausibilities can help us decide which we should back

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Earth

It's time to accept that we are in the Anthropocene once and for all

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Health

We should be open about organoid research to avoid a backlash

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If gene-edited meat eases the climate crisis, then we must embrace it

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Understanding sex differences in the brain is vital to mental health

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Humans

Is it time for a more subtle view on the ultimate taboo: cannibalism?

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Forget what long-lived sea sponges say, focus on reaching net-zero

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Let’s hope gold hydrogen’s potential as a green fuel matches the hype

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Exploring our body oddities is about far more than just idle curiosity

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Mind

Leave no stone unturned in search for an explanation of consciousness

A solid theory of human consciousness eludes us, which is why seemingly fringe ideas such as those that rely on quantum effects in the brain are still worth pursuing

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Space

2024 is set to be the year of the moon, but let's proceed with care

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After much neglect, women’s health must get the attention it deserves

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What 2024 will look like, from moon missions to COP29

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Artificial intelligence and climate change were 2023's twin challenges

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