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The surprising value of viewing traumatic experiences

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The surprising value of viewing traumatic experiences

Against all expectations, trauma can be harnessed to give us valuable insights and even create beauty from pain

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China's climate comeback: How the top polluter is cleaning up

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China's climate comeback: How the top polluter is cleaning up

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Environment

Drying dilemma

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XKCD comic creator: Explaining complex things in simple words

XKCD comic creator: Explaining complex things in simple words

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Best books, films and art of 2015 – as chosen by <em>51��</em>

Best books, films and art of 2015 – as chosen by 51��

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Two whales killed by sole fish stuck in their blowholes

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Two whales killed by sole fish stuck in their blowholes

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Capuchin monkeys use sticks as shovels to dig out caiman eggs

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Capuchin monkeys use sticks as shovels to dig out caiman eggs

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UK dash for gas-fired electricity is riddled with risk

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UK dash for gas-fired electricity is riddled with risk

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Windblown

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Silicon 2.0 promises superpowered chips and solar cells

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Silicon 2.0 promises superpowered chips and solar cells

Solar power and electronics are being held back by a material that isn't very good at its job – silicon. It's time to replace it – with silicon

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Emission-cutting pledges in poorer countries may go up in smoke

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Getting off the ground

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Anti-booze drug may flush out dormant HIV and could lead to cure

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Journeys of a lifetime: A mosasaurus breathes into your stove

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