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Stay informed with commentary and opinion pieces on the latest issues in science, technology, health and the environment, written by expert 51¶¯Âþ journalists and world-leading researchers and thinkers.

Health

The 3 things you need to know about protein, according to an expert

Why have so many people become fixated on protein? Donald Layman is one of the people behind the research showing the benefits of getting more protein in your diet, but he thinks things have gone too far and wants to set the record straight

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Technology

3 things you need to know about quantum computers, from an expert

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Read the winner of this year’s Young Science Writer Award

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Read the winner of this year’s Young Science Writer Award

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Health

The 4 biggest myths about hydration, according to an expert

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Environment

How I pay almost nothing to power my house and electric car

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A vessel heading towards the Strait of Hormuz

Society

Game theory explains why the US's goals in Iran keep changing

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Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire, England UK.

Environment

A key solution to climate change isn't happening – and that's good

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Health

I have been bitten by more than 200 snakes – on purpose

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Space

I almost drowned in space when my helmet filled with water

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Technology

The 3 things you need to know about passwords, from a security expert

There are a few simple things you can do to make your digital life much more secure, says cybersecurity expert Jake Moore - follow these tips to tighten up your passwords

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Life

I was accused of killing over 100 million rabbits across Australia

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Technology

Why I have changed my mind about AI and you should too

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Life

Weird and wonderful fungi should be so much more than sci-fi villains

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Environment

Why I'm still an environmental optimist – despite it all

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