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Chemicals from Indonesian leaves to replace condoms

21 February, 2012

Indonesian leaves could help limit population growth

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Diabetes in the developing world going untreated, despite available drugs

16 February, 2012

Despite the image of diabetes as an affliction of fat Western people, eighty per cent of deaths from the disease are in low- and middle-income countries.

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Exhibit showcases new technology to save water resources

13 February, 2012

Bacteria making electricity? Nets catching fog? These are two gadgets scientists have devised to create or conserve precious fresh water.

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Panda Wars

12 February, 2012

With millions of dollars spent on their survival, are pandas really worth it? Elements investigates.

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Facebook is a double-edged sword for people with low self-esteem

12 February, 2012

A study has shown that the negativity that characterises people with low self-esteem passes through their laptop, and could make them unpopular.

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