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14 myths and maybes about burning fat

Health

14 myths and maybes about burning fat

There's no end of pop wisdom about why we gain or lose weight, from "fast" metabolisms to what time of day you eat. Here's what science really says

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Are we ready for quantum biology?

Life

Are we ready for quantum biology?

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Monster cancer chromosome is made from shattered DNA

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The man who can hear Wi-Fi wherever he walks

Technology

The man who can hear Wi-Fi wherever he walks

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Health

No magic gene behind supercentenarians' longevity

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Human thoughts used to switch on genes

Life

Human thoughts used to switch on genes

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Blood odour chemical gets carnivores drooling

Life

Blood odour chemical gets carnivores drooling

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Environment

Smelly goat bluff?

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Last Word

Algal boom

Regulars

Groovy teeth helped giant crocs crunch turtle shells

Life

Groovy teeth helped giant crocs crunch turtle shells

Newly discovered ridges on their fangs may have turned a monster ancient crocodile from a fish-eater into a turtle-muncher

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Technology

Disease-detecting ink makes tests printable

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Life

Why bird divorces are good news for the females

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Technology

White noise for your nose cancels pungent aromas

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Life

Zoologger: Extreme nomad scrambles for shrimp bonanza

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