science
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Ministers lose fight to stop payouts over swine flu jab narcolepsy casesDozens of children who developed sleep disorder after getting vaccine could get compensation after high court ruling
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Study reveals which moves can take you from disco disaster to dancing queenHip-swings, leg moves, arm waggles and staying on the beat are the best moves for women who want to be admired on the dance floor, say psychologists -
Ireland to legalise cannabis for specific medical conditionsPatients with multiple sclerosis, severe epilepsy, or undergoing chemotherapy could be given drug despite safety fears -
Is emergent quantum mechanics grounded in classical physics? - Science Weekly podcastDoes strange quantum behaviour emerge from run-of-the-mill classical physics? If so, what does this tell us about the fundamental nature of reality?
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Lab notes: throw your hands in the air like you just don't careThe best dance moves for laydeez, fossils that look like hobbit toes, a new male contraceptive and space fishing. Where to begin with this week’s science?
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All eyes are on Sir Mark Walport, the new supremo of UK scienceAthene Donald: Now we know the identity of the chief executive of UK Research and Innovation, the science community will be anxiously watching his first steps
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Cancer drug prices must come down, say leading research institutesTop UK and US scientists say high cost for medicines is indefensible as they propose cheaper way to develop them
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Exhibition offers extensive insight into London's history thrown up by CrossrailTunnel, at the the Museum of London Docklands, showcases the archaeological treasures unearthed during the digging of the Crossrail project
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key issues
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SpaceSpaceNasa's Jupiter flyby is a confidence boosterSpacewatch Following last year’s computer glitch, Juno has successfully gathered data on the composition of the planet’s atmosphere
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BiologyBiologyStudy reveals which moves can take you from disco disaster to dancing queenHip-swings, leg moves, arm waggles and staying on the beat are the best moves for women who want to be admired on the dance floor, say psychologists
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GeneticsGeneticsForensic DNA profiling might be about to take a big leap forward. Are we ready?Advances in epigenetics mean incredibly detailed profiles of criminal suspects might soon be reality. Is the legal system ready to use this information?
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Medical researchMedical researchIreland to legalise cannabis for specific medical conditionsPatients with multiple sclerosis, severe epilepsy, or undergoing chemotherapy could be given drug despite safety fears
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PhysicsPhysicsIs emergent quantum mechanics grounded in classical physics? - Science Weekly podcastDoes strange quantum behaviour emerge from run-of-the-mill classical physics? If so, what does this tell us about the fundamental nature of reality?
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A neuroscientist explains: listener's emails about memory - podcastResponding to some of our listener’s emails, Dr Daniel Glaser explores the role of photographs for recall, and the vividness of musical memory
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Nasa's Jupiter flyby is a confidence boosterSpacewatch Following last year’s computer glitch, Juno has successfully gathered data on the composition of the planet’s atmosphere
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opinion
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Hate Trump supporters? Hate liberals? Here's whyDeep in the brain, your amygdala generates a knee-jerk response to political enemies and other threats. But experiments show the divide can be bridged
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How Cory Bernardi was inspired to push climate denial from US conservative groupsClimate science denial group the Heartland Institute helped inspire Cory Bernardi and Malcolm Roberts to push back against policies to cut emissions
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pictures & video
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NASA's ISS crew throw American football in space to honour Super Bowl – videoAstronauts throw an American football around the International Space Station on Saturday to mark the upcoming Super Bowl LI on Sunday
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Spacewalks and moon landings: Nasa archive photos up for auctionA set of pictures from US space programme, including the first moon landing images, could fetch up to £20,000 at a New York auction next month
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Tim Peake set for return mission to International Space Station – videoTim Peake, the British astronaut will return for a second mission to the International Space Station alongside his fellow classmates from 2009
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SpaceX successfully launches and lands first rocket since explosion – videoSpaceX successfully launches and lands it’s first rocket since a previous attempt exploded before takeoff last year
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What is thundersnow? – video explainerThundersnow is a rare weather phenomenon which looks set to make an appearance in the UK over the next couple of days
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Press paws: point-of-view camera reveals polar bears in action – videoScientists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) attached a camera to a female polar to study her behaviour and feeding rates
Epidemic of untreatable back and neck pain costs billions, study finds