Life Sexism isn't just bad for scientists – it hurts science too The Tim Hunt furore is a stark reminder that inequality in the lab needs addressing. And not just for the important reason of social justice Opinion
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Technology Filtered existence: Are we ready for a mute button in real life? Wearable technology is bringing the ability to screen out things we don't want to hear or see. Should we be worried? Opinion
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Life Gentle sex? Females just as feisty as males over reproduction Males compete for sex, females choose – ever since Darwin, we've assumed that's how nature works. Time for a rethink? Features
Unfair: The justice system is broken, can science fix it? From false confessions to expert testimony that juries are ill-equipped to understand, our criminal justice system needs a radical refit, says a new book CultureLab
Feedback: A Nobel calling in question (Image: Paul McDevitt) Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more A Nobel calling in question WHAT happens to some minds that win Nobel prizes? Does the gleam of the medal embolden them to air views no one else would dare? Are they more likely to be asked … Regulars