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Science communicators are the new book festival stars – so what do they read?

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imagePoliticians who cling to the past can view the scientist’s addiction to evidence as highly subversive.Francisco Osorio

In the uncertain realm of traditional publishing, August/ September looms large as a preferred time to release new Christmas titles. Part of that involves authors strutting their stuff at writers festivals. And this year...

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