What if the big bang didn't happen?
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California's war on pesticides: As farmers and environmentalists fight over the safety of pesticides, a federal review may force a third of them off the market. Some growers are already looking for more natural ways to keep their pests under control
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Pricing cars off city streets: Traffic in cities frequently comes to a standstill. Making motorists pay extra for the privilege of driving into town could cut the congestion considerably
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Fishing in evolutionary waters: The way we exploit a fishery influences the way a population of fish evolves. Can we manage this evolution?
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Earth
Saving Brazil's savannas
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Last chance for the rainforest plan?: Five years ago, the Tropical Forestry Action Plan seemed the answer to environmentalists' prayers. But judged by its own objectives, the plan has failed. Can it be reformed?
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Technology
Technology: A line of light could save a life
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Technology
Technology: Rivals jostle for lead in super chips
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Technology
Technology: The case of the novelist's car-phone
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Science: Allergy cells present target for a new type of treatment
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Science: Sun 'not to blame' for global warming
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Environment
Science: How baboons survive in world's worst desert
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Science: Hopes grow for 'perfect' contraceptive
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Science: Coming soon - the incredible levitating mouse
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Science: Oddball asteroid springs yet more surprises
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AAAS: Satellites cloud astronomers' vision
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AAAS: On the scent of a better day at work
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AAAS: Millions ignore cancer risk from radon
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Mobile researchers
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Moldan dismissed
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South African links
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AAAS: Why men should also think of the baby
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Fire danger at North Wales nuclear store
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Germany plans 10-year cleanup for east
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Daresbury faces the chop . . . again
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Research ethics face national scrutiny
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Popular science
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Space doors damaged
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Science policy prize
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Pair of pandas are a double first
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AAAS: Prayers for research animals
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AAAS: Nubian mummies had problems with politics
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AAAS: Japanese fear loss of 'soul' abroad
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AAAS: Soviet Union strives to cash peace dividend
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A home fit for platypuses?
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Rotting Trabbies
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Syphilis and crack
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Cigarettes and uranium: a lethal combination?
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Famous women find a home in Venus
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Kuwait's oil wells send smoke to Iraq
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Doctors and dentists say no to HIV testing
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Opinion
Features
What if the big bang didn't happen?
Features
California's war on pesticides: As farmers and environmentalists fight over the safety of pesticides, a federal review may force a third of them off the market. Some growers are already looking for more natural ways to keep their pests under control
Features
Pricing cars off city streets: Traffic in cities frequently comes to a standstill. Making motorists pay extra for the privilege of driving into town could cut the congestion considerably
Features
Fishing in evolutionary waters: The way we exploit a fishery influences the way a population of fish evolves. Can we manage this evolution?
Features
Earth
Saving Brazil's savannas
Features
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Thistle Diary: More pollution in the Gulf - Comment from Westminster by Tam Dalyell
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Forum: May the force be with us - Wendy Grossman wants equal terms for science to combat the paranormal
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Forum: Lying in wait for an idea - Sue Birchmore wants to catch the moment of inspiration
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Forum: How to stop missing the point - ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵs don't have to stumble over punctuation, says Ian Gordon
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Life
Review: The pattern of genius
Books & Arts
Review: Another type of ambiguity
Books & Arts
Review: The hard life of an organic chemist
Books & Arts
Review: 'Future Cities and Information Technology'
Books & Arts
Review: Engineering a nation
Books & Arts
Review: The lure of Mars
Books & Arts
Review: Pick of the Paperbacks
Books & Arts
Forum: Sea defences in deep water - It's not enough to put your faith in sea walls, says Lisa Whittle
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Review: Whales of anguish, tales of emotion
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Talking Point: Plans alone will not save the rainforests
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