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Animals on drugs: 11 unlikely highs

Life

Animals on drugs: 11 unlikely highs

Tasmanian wallabies have been spotted raiding poppy fields for an opium high – but they are just the latest in a long list of animals on drugs

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US grandparents 'smarter' than UK counterparts

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US grandparents 'smarter' than UK counterparts

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For scientists about to rock, we salute you

Humans

For scientists about to rock, we salute you

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Health clues found in Big Tobacco's files

Health

Health clues found in Big Tobacco's files

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Can smoking ever be made safe?

Technology

Can smoking ever be made safe?

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'Ladybug taint' removed in boxed wine

Life

'Ladybug taint' removed in boxed wine

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Health

'Happyhour' gene may help put boozers off their drink

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Comment: Get real, drug czars

Mind

Comment: Get real, drug czars

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Health

Booze companies claim funds from 'alcopop tax'

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Have the tobacco police gone too far?

Health

Have the tobacco police gone too far?

A new front has opened up in the anti-smoking lobby's war on tobacco – but is the concept of "third-hand smoke" supported by the evidence?

Features

Health

Realities of boozing are tough to swallow

Comment

Mind

Anti-doping test allows drug cheats to escape

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Life

Alcohol in pregnancy may give kids a taste for booze

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Health

Boozy films and ads make viewers drink more

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