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energy and fuels

Inducing labour at 39 weeks leads to fewer emergency Caesareans

Health

Inducing labour at 39 weeks leads to fewer emergency Caesareans

It has been thought that inducing labour leads to more C-sections, but a study of over 6,100 women suggests this isn’t the case when induced at 39 weeks

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pharmacy

Health

The medical cannabis debate is a chance to put science before dogma

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whales

Life

Spying on whales: The shocking truth about humans and whales

Culture

walking on digits

Technology

There's no escaping the internet, says artist James Bridle

Culture

drinks

Health

One drink a day might be enough to stop dementia by flushing the brain

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Pregnant belly

Health

Women have more miscarriages than live births over their lifetime

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heredity montage

Humans

The complex and unfolding story of heredity shows genes’ true place

Culture

Fossil-free Dutch vehicles line up for a cool future

Technology

Fossil-free Dutch vehicles line up for a cool future

Culture

Weird 'wind drought' means Britain's turbines are at a standstill

Earth

Weird 'wind drought' means Britain's turbines are at a standstill

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shoal

Life

Eye of the shoal: Inside the surprising world of fish

Why do some fish sport beautiful colours? Can they feel pain? What’s special about lanternfish? The piscine world is awash with surprises, reveals a new book

Culture

Life

Ancient Romans may have killed off whale species in the Mediterranean

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Earth

Globetrotting film sends scientists on "relay race" of inquiry

Culture

Technology

Smart solar windows could power your home and also keep it cool

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Life

Some monkeys in Panama may have just stumbled into the Stone Age

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