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The benefits of science behind bars

Teaching prisoners about animal behaviour helps them understand problems in their own lives, argues Marc Bekoff

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Fears over 'designer' babies leave children suffering

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Fears over 'designer' babies leave children suffering

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Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

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Europe plays catch-up to Obama's science drive

Europe plays catch-up to Obama's science drive

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Aiming for a future without animal tests

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Aiming for a future without animal tests

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Why Facebook is good for you

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Why Facebook is good for you

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Changes will mean affordable drugs for all

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Changes will mean affordable drugs for all

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How to spot a hidden religious agenda

How to spot a hidden religious agenda

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We need a satisfactory metaphor for DNA

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We need a satisfactory metaphor for DNA

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When eight children is seven too many

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When eight children is seven too many

Multiple births greatly increase the chances a baby will have problems. It's time fertility doctors got that message across, says Alison Motluk

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Alien hunt is too exciting to ignore

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Beware Earth-shattering headlines

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Bringing blue-sky thinking down to earth

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Why turning out brilliant scientists isn't enough

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