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Earth

Solar superpower: Should Europe run on Sahara sun?

Giant electricity plants in the Sahara desert could provide 15 per cent of Europe's power. But there may be better solar solutions closer to home

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Physics

Probably guilty: Bad mathematics means rough justice

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Earth

How green is your pet?

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Health

Swine flu myth: The vaccine isn’t safe – it has been rushed through tests and the last time there was a swine flu scare the vaccine hurt people. Why take the risk to prevent mild flu?

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Technology

The pocket spy: Will your smartphone rat you out?

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Physics

Solving the crystal maze: The secrets of structure

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Life

Six diseases you never knew you could catch

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1 Obesity

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2 Diabetes

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3 Schizophrenia

Cat lovers, take note: a parasite that lurks in cat faeces could be linked with schizophrenia

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4 Breast cancer

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5 Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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6 Prostate cancer

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Health

Are you asleep? Exploring the mind’s twilight zone

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