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Following the science

A British colloquial term, loosely meaning to do whatever you like, regardless of the consequences.
Dominic Cummings was "following the science" when he drove to Durham whilst infected with Covid-19.

Matt Hancock was "following the science" when he gave a Covid equipment contract to his inexperienced neighbour.

The British people plan to "follow the science", by meeting up in large groups at Christmas.
by HealthSecretary November 26, 2020
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Speed of science

To move, physically or metaphorically, at a pace that is unhindered by regulations, ethical considerations, safety considerations, and basic humanity.
"Hey guys, did anyone check that this stuff didn't make people's hearts explode? " No, we were moving at the speed of science. It's all good".
by The Wake Up October 13, 2022
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Political Science

The psychological manipulation of large masses of people in order to gain power, wealth, and control individuals, in order to satisfy one's self-centered sense of entitlement and greed.
Politicians use of half-truths and lies on sensitive issues which divide the public are examples of political science at work.
by R1c0c4et July 29, 2018
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junk science

To Republicans: global warming, the link between second-hand smoke and cancer, and evolutionary biology. To Democrats: creationism, abstinence-only sex education, and supply-side economics.
Ronald: When we cut taxes, it will stimulate the economy and increase tax revenues.
George H. W.: Sounds like voodoo economics to me.
George W.: When we cut taxes, it will stimulate the economy and increase tax revenues.
Al: We've heard of all that junk science before. We need to focus on climate change!
George W.: Now that's junk science!
by DrSamba February 21, 2009
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Drunk Science

Something two friends will do every once in a while that involves one friend mentioning alcohol, and once those friends are considerably drunk they don lab coats and goggles and begin to conduct science experiments, be them even scientific at all.

These experiments may include various animals or people, but usually are pointless yet fun up until you collapse from too much alcohol.

In the end the duo will wake up the following morning not being able to remember everything, but clearly seeing the mess from the previous night. It's technically a hangover except you confine yourself and said friend to the house.

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Clark: Hey Tom!
Tom: What?
Clark: Alcohol!
*some drinks later*
Both: Drunk Science!!
*Begins to conduct a myriad of experiments that involve riding a pig and giving a bear alcohol*
--The following morning--
Clark: ...What happened?
*sees the mess*
Tom: We have got to stop doing this...
by CinnamonAllSpiceLaFeva July 7, 2011
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science class

somewhere where no one does what they are supposed to do. A place to run around, listen to music, bother the teacher, mess with ppl, burn things, pretty much doing anything that isn't productive.
your like my science class.
by EM May 9, 2002
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Science damn you

Something you say to an atheist when you are really mad at him.
"Science damn you, United Atheist Alliance!"
by United Atheist Alliance January 20, 2009
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