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Do Scientific Meetings Matter? Turning Up for Talks Brings Surprise Benefits ift.tt/FJD0Pnr
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The Science of Passion: Why Do We Kiss? ift.tt/qK03VUi
The science of passion: Why do we kiss?

The science of passion: Why do we kiss?

Humans exchange millions of disease-spreading bacteria when we kiss. Scientists believe that kissing tests the compatibility of mates ― that it all comes down to swapping spit. But where does the...

dw.com
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What Will We Eat in a Post-1.5C World? Podcast ift.tt/VkAtY6L
What will we eat in a post-1.5C world? – podcast

What will we eat in a post-1.5C world? – podcast

We now know that global temperatures are likely to temporarily exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels in the next five years. Breaching this crucial threshold will have serious consequences,...

theguardian.com
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Is the Biggest Challenge to Scientific Thinking Science Itself? ift.tt/dS1KUPG
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The myth of value-free science ift.tt/KYUMtoV
The myth of value-free science

The myth of value-free science

To what extent should the distinct environments of scientific knowledge creation and dissemination be free from their implications, and should they have some duty of care to the publics or societies...

iai.tv
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Thousands Protest Mexico's New Science Law ift.tt/3nY8b0Q
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China Overtakes United States on Contribution to Research in Nature Index ift.tt/H0492bz
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Mixed Reception for Vestager As Temporary Stand in at Research ift.tt/clWSMRo
Mixed reception for Vestager as temporary stand in at research

Mixed reception for Vestager as temporary stand in at research

Read the latest news and analysis from Science|Business.

sciencebusiness.net
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The World's Top Chemical-Weapons Detectives Just Opened a Brand-New Lab ift.tt/uTFdijK
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What Thailand's Election of a Radical New Government Means for Science ift.tt/x1fDQkX
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Crucial! New! Essential! - The Rise of Hype in Research and Impact Assessment ift.tt/OoFrcW1
Crucial! New! Essential! – The rise of hype in research and impact assessment - LSE Impact

Crucial! New! Essential! – The rise of hype in research and impact assessment - LSE Impact

Drawing on REF 2014 impact case studies, Ken Hyland finds this genre to include even greater degrees of hype than research writing.

blogs.lse.ac.uk
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: When Communication All Changed ift.tt/IyRCnjb

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: When communication all changed

Between early challenges and lasting opportunities, a deaf virologist reflects on how the pandemic transformed his access to academic spaces.

elifesciences.org
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Despite Risks, EU Continues to Fund Research with Chinese Military-linked Universities ift.tt/AdaP7Bw
Despite risks, EU continues to fund research with Chinese military-linked universities

Despite risks, EU continues to fund research with Chinese military-linked universities

Read the latest news and analysis from Science|Business.

sciencebusiness.net
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EU Research Programme Links Needed, Says University ift.tt/uIFweTk

EU research programme links needed says university

A Cambridge University leader says uncertainty over Horizon is hindering recruitment.

bbc.com
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Opinion: Strict Ban on China Will Cost Us Dearly in Science ift.tt/lRg8XQt
Strict ban on China will cost us dearly in science | Clingendael

Strict ban on China will cost us dearly in science | Clingendael

Scientific decoupling of China will come at a cost, says Ingrid D’Hooghe. There are security risks, but China leads the field in many areas.

clingendael.org
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The Future of Brazilian Science - Nature Human Behaviour ift.tt/06jyx1h
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Gabriel Called Up to End Political Deadlock in Bulgaria ift.tt/uRzeJs3
Gabriel called up to end political deadlock in Bulgaria

Gabriel called up to end political deadlock in Bulgaria

Read the latest news and analysis from Science|Business.

sciencebusiness.net
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Wildfire Smoke from Australia Fueled Three-year "Super La Niña" ift.tt/rDjtbza

Wildfire smoke from Australia fueled three-year “super La Niña”

How wildfire smoke from Australia affected climate events around the world.

arstechnica.com
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'Why Aren't You Taking Care of Us?' - Why Long COVID Patients Struggle for Solutions ift.tt/wxc0l25
'Why aren't you taking care of us?' Why long COVID patients struggle for solutions

'Why aren't you taking care of us?' Why long COVID patients struggle for solutions

The very patients who live with long-term illness and no approved treatment after COVID infection feel they must fend for themselves, even as the United States declares an end to the COVID public...

pbs.org
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First Human 'Pangenome' Aims to Catalogue Genetic Diversity ift.tt/Fl2R5jL
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