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George Bass

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George Bass is a feature writer who contributes to the Financial Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Times Higher Education and The New York Times. He is based in Kent, UK. You can find him on X @GeorgeBas5.

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Space

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Chemistry

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Culture

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Physics

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Culture

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Humans

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Culture

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Comment

Nuclear War, A scenario review: What if the US faces a first strike?

Culture

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Comment

Fluke review: A vivid account of chaos and life's unpredictability

Culture

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Comment

King Coal review: Moving documentary shows bequest of a dying industry

Culture

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Comment

The Underworld review: A gripping voyage into the deep ocean

Culture

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Physics

Quantum Bullsh*t review: Time to save quantum theory for science

Culture

Ghostwatch interview: Writer of cult paranormal TV show tells all

Mind

Ghostwatch interview: Writer of cult paranormal TV show tells all

Culture

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Humans

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Culture

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Humans

A Brief History of Timekeeping: A new book explores how we mark time

Culture

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