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How far have we come since Aristotle?

Erstwhile biologist, now philosopher, Massimo Pigliucci explores the latest attempts to find the meaning of life in Answers for Aristotle

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Humans

How expectations shape your life

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Festival of dazzling displays but no big picture

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Diagnosing death in famous writers

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The sickening truth about wind farm syndrome

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The sickening truth about wind farm syndrome

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Should we be trying to re-engineer life?

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Space

First test firing for 1600-km/h rocket car successful

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World's largest laser misses nuclear fusion deadline

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World's largest laser misses nuclear fusion deadline

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HIV could be turning salmonella nastier

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HIV could be turning salmonella nastier

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Jazz-singing robot could shed light on consciousness

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Jazz-singing robot could shed light on consciousness

A robot that is being taught to sing duets with humans could reveal the nature of creativity, thought to be linked to consciousness

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Earth

Will we save the planet to be happy?

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Top 10 most influential popular science books

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Humans

How do you make a good prediction?

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Humans

Is 8 hours a night right for everyone?

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