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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.
Social media brings benefits as well as risks to young people

Health

Social media brings benefits as well as risks to young people

A recent US surgeon general’s report on social media use and youth mental health warns of a "profound risk of harm". But it also highlights the upsides, says Jennifer Abbasi

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We must address a key obstacle to our new age of space exploration

Space

We must address a key obstacle to our new age of space exploration

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The real reason claims about the existential risk of AI are scary

Technology

The real reason claims about the existential risk of AI are scary

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Why medical studies of diverse populations benefit humanity as a whole

Health

Why medical studies of diverse populations benefit humanity as a whole

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Concern about dirty air can galvanise the fight against climate change

Environment

Concern about dirty air can galvanise the fight against climate change

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Mind

Why you shouldn't believe claims that there are 7 types of ADHD

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Is it ethical to use complex mini-brains for artificial intelligence?

Technology

Is it ethical to use complex mini-brains for artificial intelligence?

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Why we should do more to protect frogs and toads

Health

Why we should do more to protect frogs and toads

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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman

From Lost to The Tempest, the author of The Ferryman reveals the cultural influences behind his new science fiction novel - the first pick for 51¶¯Âþ's book club

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Space

Why sending messages to extraterrestrials is controversial

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Life

Let science guide horse welfare, not misguided, overemotional protest

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Society

'I've found my people': Why being a fan can be transformative

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Society

How lockdowns turned us into antisocial goblins – and why it matters

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