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Our vision: Kindness through knowledge

Why a cup of coffee as the logo for a science blog? After running this site for a while, we found that it is no longer just about science. It is about humans, about their conversation and communication. Will our content change? No. Nevertheless, we want to be more conscious…Continue reading “Our vision: Kindness through knowledge”

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