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The hole story: Q&A with Professor John Shanklin
Few discoveries have been as globally influential as the ozone hole, Harriet Bailey talks to one of the scientists involved
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Life in space: Q&A with Marcus Chown
Space expert Marcus Chown thinks it’s only a matter of time before we find life elsewhere.
Paint your house green
Harriet Bailey reports on the paint that could power a house in the future
Women’s internalised emotions put them at risk for depression
New research suggests women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety than their male counterparts
Pills, injections or patches: how do you like your coffee?
Philippa Hobbs explores whether you can inhale, absorb or even inject coffee.
Constrictors “feel” prey’s fading heartbeat
Dr Scott Boback explains how constrictors use victims' heartbeats to determine when it's safe to release their grip
Opening the door to Victorian Broadmoor
Alice Lighton reviews a thoroughly enjoyable short history of the high-security psychiatric hospital
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