All Culture and people articles – Page 113
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PodcastCaesium chloride
A compound found in mineral water that is also used in medical treatments and solar cells
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NewsMonument to ‘anonymous peer reviewer’ unveiled
Sculpture celebrates ‘invisible heroes’ of science
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PodcastThe Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols – Book club
Apparently we’ve all had enough of experts. We discuss how we came to think we know it all
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FeatureAccess to drugs: a failure of pharma?
Many people around the world are either unable to afford the drugs they need, or their conditions have not been addressed by pharma R&D. Sarah Houlton investigates
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NewsOlder researchers crowding out younger ones
Over three decades biomedical grants for basic science have shrunk for young group leaders in the US
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OpinionNow you're talking my language
Disciplines all have their own unique terminology: how can we make ourselves understood?
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NewsThe world's biggest periodic table (probably)
Spanish university creates giant tribute to Mendeleev’s genius
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ReviewThe death of expertise: the campaign against established knowledge and why it matters
Why are people getting sick of experts?
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ReviewElectricity: the spark of life
The Wellcome collection’s exhibition explores the history of all things electrical
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ReviewYour brain is a time machine: the neuroscience and physics of time
A book for people with more than a passing interest in time
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OpinionMelanie Sanford: 'I'm a big believer in sports'
Melanie Sanford shares lessons from beyond the lab
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BusinessGE accused of exposing workers to toxic chemicals
Canadian union says dangerous compounds were used without proper worker protection
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CareersGetting on the soapbox for science
The women researchers fighting sexism in science communication
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NewsHow the British Library preserves ancient manuscripts
Acidity will destroy paper without conservation and careful handling