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Au revoir, terroir? The science of what makes great wines tick

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Au revoir, terroir? The science of what makes great wines tick

A vineyard's unique traits makes a wine – but not as expected. From minerals to microbes, we uncover the forces at work behind the world's favourite tipple

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5 weird tastes that can sneak into your wine

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5 weird tastes that can sneak into your wine

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Blame the enlightened self for the distractions in our lives

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Blame the enlightened self for the distractions in our lives

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Could ancient laws help us sue the internet?

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Could ancient laws help us sue the internet?

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Zoologger: The mammal with the stretchiest nerves on the planet

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Zoologger: The mammal with the stretchiest nerves on the planet

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Womb milk nourishes human embryo during first weeks of pregnancy

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Womb milk nourishes human embryo during first weeks of pregnancy

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Could these giant dinosaurs have lifted up their pictured prey?

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Could these giant dinosaurs have lifted up their pictured prey?

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Capuchin monkeys rival chimps as highly skilled nut-crackers

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Capuchin monkeys rival chimps as highly skilled nut-crackers

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Combs made of hair probe our changing idea of luxury

Combs made of hair probe our changing idea of luxury

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<i>Scientific Babel</i>: Why English rules

Scientific Babel: Why English rules

English is now the language we all use to communicate science. But while it may feel inevitable, the domination of English is very recent and may be down to geopolitics and other accidents, argues a new book

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The Least Likely Man celebrates a genetic-code-breaking genius

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UK's political parties offer little on climate and renewables

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UK people happy to cut energy use, but wary of smart meters

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3D-printed model of London's buildings lets you see the future

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