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There's a solid consensus among scientists on the question, according to a new survey. It’s easy to see why. Headlines such as “We’re probably not close” or “Nobody knows” aren’t very clickable. But ...

Dr. Shelly Xuelai Fan is a neuroscientist-turned-science-writer. She's fascinated with research about the brain, AI, longevity, biotech, and especially their intersection. As a digital nomad, she ...

Sean McMahon is a reader in astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh. His research explores how Earth interacts with its living biosphere over billions of years. The study of these interactions ...

Henry Taylor is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. He is interested in philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and ...

Peter Vickers is a professor of philosophy of science at Durham University, UK. His first book, "Understanding Inconsistent Science," was published with Oxford University Press in 2013. His newest ...