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Most recreational users get their drugs from 'social suppliers'. Law enforcement should concentrate on organised crime instead.
The problem of antimicrobial resistance won't go away as long as people in poor countries don't have access to clean water.
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The murder of Lawrence opened the eyes of the British public to the reality of violent racism.
Character, resilience, convenience and sustainability are what make cities great places to live and learn.
New research finds more CO₂ can actually make most plants smaller in the long-term - but the story for crops isn't so simple.
To understand how a new world war might play out, it's important to remember just how powerful the US really is.
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Official advice to prediabetics on the best diet to avoid type 2 diabetes suggests that there is only one option. The latest research suggests otherwise.
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We shouldn't save play for the playground.
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