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Ig Nobel prizes 2023: Rock licking and other unlikely winners
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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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The 10 best science and technology podcasts right now
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The best TV shows of 2023 so far – science fiction and documentaries
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Who is researching and shaping science is more crucial than ever
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Conspiracy theories are the new pandemic infecting public life
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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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