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Realities of boozing are tough to swallow

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Realities of boozing are tough to swallow

To tackle the scourge of "passive drinking", we'll first have to accept some uncomfortable truths about our relationship with drink, says Andy Coghlan

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Anatomy of a book prize

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The benefits of science behind bars

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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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How to spot a hidden religious agenda

How to spot a hidden religious agenda

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Changes will mean affordable drugs for all

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Changes will mean affordable drugs for all

The patent system that has served big pharma so well may at last be changing to also help those who need drugs most, says Debora MacKenzie

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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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Alien hunt is too exciting to ignore

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Beware Earth-shattering headlines

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