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T-bacteriophages on E.coli. Coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of T-bacteriophage viruses attacking a bacterial cell of Escherichia coli. Seven virus particles are seen (blue), each with a head and a tail. Four of these are

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The Good Virus review: Could viruses cure deadly infections?

Tom Ireland's compelling and original book makes a strong case for revisiting phage therapy – the idea of fighting bacterial infections with viruses

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The best new science fiction books of July 2023

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The best new science fiction books of July 2023

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Star Trek: Resurgence review: Great moments, shame about the gameplay

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Star Trek: Resurgence review: Great moments, shame about the gameplay

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BAM2G8 Boy with formulae on blackboard

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Is Maths Real? review: Getting comfortable not knowing the answers

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New Scientist recommends Armchair Expert, a fun podcast with deep bite

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51�� recommends Armchair Expert, a fun podcast with deep bite

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Female porters, known as 'kayayei', carry bales of second-hand garments on their heads at the Kantamanto textile market in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. The rise of fast fashionand shoppers preference for quantity over qualityhas led to a glut of low-value clothing that inordinately burdens developing countries. Photographer: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Wasteland review: An uncomfortable look at the real cost of waste

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UK, Essex, Harlow, elevated view of a woman working from home in her garden using a laptop computer

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The unexpected benefits of working outside

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Justin Cronin on writing a book with a "holy hell" moment in it

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The Power of One review: The woman who blew the whistle on Facebook

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Mark Rylance play: Who was Dr Semmelweis and what did he discover?

51�� talks to actor Mark Rylance, writer Stephen Brown and director Tom Morris about their new play Dr Semmelweis, which spotlights the work of this maverick 19th-century obstetrician

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Best science books and science fiction stories for kids

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Revealing images from the front line of climate change in Bangladesh

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51��s and thinkers pick the books they are taking on holiday

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The easy way to make pasta at home

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