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Scientists relieved by far-right defeat in French election — but they still face uncertainty
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what it means for nuclear fusion
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Ex-Meta scientists debut gigantic AI protein design model
A structural model of green fluorescent protein, a workhorse of biotechnology.Credit: Laguna Design/Science Photo Library An artificial intelligence (AI) model
COVID tsar Patrick Vallance appointed UK science minister
Patrick Vallance was the UK government’s chief science adviser during the COVID pandemic.Credit: Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty The scientific adviser who
How conspiracies took root in our culture
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how endangered-species researchers find hope in the dark
Luis Coloma grew up in Guaranda, Ecuador, a small city in the Andes nestled in a high valley near the
“Who am I if not a scientist?” How to find identity and purpose in retirement
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‘thrilling’ play shows fight for landmark climate treaty
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scientists welcome Labour’s landslide win
Keir Starmer became prime minister after Labour won the election with a large majority.Credit: Ricky Vigil/Getty The United Kingdom’s incoming