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BSE and vCJD

Waves in water

Earth

Quantum gravity detector will use atom clouds to survey for oil

A commercial device that uses quantum technology to detect subtle differences in gravity, should be able to detect coal, oil or pipes underground

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Signs of Alzheimer’s found in chimpanzees for the first time

Health

Signs of Alzheimer’s found in chimpanzees for the first time

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Testing for HIV

Health

HIV testing at some GP surgeries would save lives and NHS money

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Clinic ‘turkey baster’ method may be worth trying before IVF

Health

Clinic ‘turkey baster’ method may be worth trying before IVF

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Health

UK relaxes blood donation rules for gay men and sex workers

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explosion in desert

Physics

Bigger bang theory: teach atoms new tricks to beef up explosives

Features

worker's hand

Humans

Learning to be fair: Lessons from the deep past

Culture

weekly ART drugs

Health

Monthly injections could replace daily pills for people with HIV

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The great polar mystery: closing in on the truth

Earth

The great polar mystery: closing in on the truth

Culture

Oil rig

Earth

California climate case turns up the heat on fossil fuel giants

Coastal communities in the US state are suing oil, gas and coal giants for the cost of dealing with sea level rise. Expect more of this, says Sophie Marjanac

Comment

Earth

Throwaway culture: The truth about recycling

Features

Health

Prenatal test spots genetic anomalies linked to miscarriage

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Life

The day Hope the whale stole the show

Culture

Technology

Hailing e-Volvos as imminent saviours of the planet is nonsense

Comment

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