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Killed, dismembered and scattered: the Honduran father and son who made a stand against illegal logging
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Can you solve it? That’s numberwang!
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Skin cancer patients could join vaccine project
Grandfather-of-four Paul Thomas was put on the trial in July and said he felt lucky to be included.
Starwatch: Lesser-known Coma star cluster is the jewel in a queen’s hair
Comprising 10-11 stars in the constellation of Coma Berenices, with a little effort, it is visible to the naked eye This week, we will track down an often overlooked naked
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Laser cooling breakthrough could make data centers way greener
Lasers are great for heating things up, whether you need to do it quickly, hit a precise target, or do it from a distance. Under specific conditions, lasers can also
Skin cancer patients given fast-tracked access to ‘revolutionary’ cancer vaccine trial on NHS
Patients with advanced skin cancer in England are set to be fast-tracked into trials of a new cancer vaccine, following the expansion of a world-leading NHS programme. The needle-free injection,