African elephant being hunted.
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To many of us trophy hunting is repellent. But here’s a look at why killing wild animals might be pleasurable to some.
A lack of research means we still know very little about whether pre-workout supplements work.
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There’s little evidence that the ingredients in most of these supplements work at the small doses they’re normally taken.
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Though you might not think so to look at them, plants have a busy day.
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Thinking about revenge makes the brain’s reward centres light up.
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David Attenborough’s new BBC documentary The Green Planet shows plants are stranger than they first appear.
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The amount of ‘commercial’ activity on the home sharing platform has increased drastically.
At least 27 people have died trying to cross the Channel.
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Talk of sending people back distracts from the UK’s clear responsibilities towards anyone who attempts the crossing.
Learning to read.
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Take turns in conversation and make rhymes.
For many witches, the internet offers a community and the opportunity to practice with like-minded people.
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Beyond the fairy tales, mythical stories and stereotypes, there are many ways to be a witch.
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Careful planning enabled this small, mountainous Himalayan country to vaccinate 90% of its adult population in three weeks.
Deux injections par an d'inclisiran seraient efficaces contre un taux de cholestérol trop élevé chez de nombreux patients.
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Cibler directement les gènes et les « éteindre » par de simples injections : cette voie thérapeutique est en plein essor. Le point sur ses atouts via un traitement inédit contre le cholestérol.
The jab would be given twice a year.
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Gene silencing drugs target the underlying causes of a disease, rather than the symptoms it causes.
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Nurses and healthcare workers will need more support in the longer term to deal with the considerable effect COVID-19 has had on mental health and wellbeing.
The brain can see a lot of things that aren’t there.
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Experiment that creates altered states of consciousness sheds light on an old problem.
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New regulations, training systems and research are underway but there’s much still to be done.
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Michelle Obama’s fun new show is great for teaching children where food comes from but misses an opportunity.
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The importance of diet to a child’s development cannot be overstated.
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The Christmas holidays can sometimes feel a little unhealthy but the ingredients that makeup a Christmas pudding are pretty nutritious.
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Some people respond strongly to perceived threats to their freedom and push back – others are simply more accepting of risk.
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Here’s all the things you need to know about the mighty egg.