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Opinion

Read expert opinions from the world's leading scientific minds on everything from science's big conundrums and latest research outcomes to future science

Earth

New blow to UK fracking is a delay but not the end of the road

Opencast coal mines were once routinely delayed by local councils amid unfounded health concerns. The same is happening with fracking, warns a professor of energy engineering

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Environment

No, soup of everyday chemicals isn’t a cancer-causing combo

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Health

For an easier birth, stop thinking about it

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Earth

Country air could be good for us because it’s slightly poisonous

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Earth

Papa do preach: The pope is a key ally against climate change

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Life

Sexism isn’t just bad for scientists – it hurts science too

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Google’s block on revenge porn images a blow to online harassers

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Technology

I want to give you a thoughtful home, not just a smart one

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Earth

A green divide to keep us and nature apart would harm, not heal

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Earth

‘Plant messiah’ dodges crocodiles to save rare water lilies

In the hunt for endangered plant species, you occasionally have to put your life on the line, says Carlos Magdalena, who brings species back from the brink

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Physics

Chasing shadows: How long can we keep looking for dark matter?

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Space

Our dream scenario for Philae – and mission finale for Rosetta

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Health

Solitary confinement is a crime against the mind

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Technology

Filtered existence: Are we ready for a mute button in real life?

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