Why The World's Resources Could Last Forever

Conservative peer Matt Ridley thinks that innovation will stop resources from running out.

Published: July 27, 2017 at 11:00 pm

On sale date: 28th July 2017

Issue: 311

Could the world’s resources last forever?

Conservative peer Matt Ridley thinks that innovation will stop resources from running out.

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Newly discovered monsters from the deep

The RV Investigator has been finding some creepy creatures in the ocean’s inky depths…

Where does consciousness come from?

Could the weird theory of ‘panpsychism’ help explain consciousness?

How pain works

Neuroscientist Irene Tracey outlines the biology behind pain. Still doesn’t make us feel better about stubbing our toes, though.

Q&As

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Eye opener- Incredible images from around the world.

Discoveries- All of the month’s biggest science news. PLUS: Will electric cars save our cities?

Innovations- The coolest tech we’ve seen this month.PLUS: BMW 530d xDrive on test.

Reply- Your letters and emails.

Helen Czerski- This month, Helen munches scones while pondering the mysteries of light.

Out there- All the best science-y stuff to do this month.

Crossword- It’s like a workout for your brain!

My life scientific- Helen Pilcher chats about Indiana Jones and destroying ancient artefacts with archaeologist Dr Brenna Hassett.

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