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Scientists are claiming better alternatives to animal testing exist. So why are pharmaceutical companies lobbying to stop alternative tests being used?
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Jellyfish, it is claimed , are dangerous monsters that are spreading rapidly and have become a real threat to humans. But is that really the case? And if so, what has led to the rise of these slimy creatures?
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Is the radiation emanating from mobile phones perhaps far more dangerous than the manufacturers and distributors would have us believe?
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What is desire? Why does libido decline when couples spend years together? Scientists the world over are deciphering the essence of desire.
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For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged.
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