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New Scientist
New Scientist is essential reading in a world where space travel, genetics, supercomputers and environmental politics are staples of the daily news. Its reliable, clear voice helps readers evaluate what's important in modern science and technology. Based in London, with seven editorial offices and a network of expert correspondents around the world, New Scientist is the one consumer science magazine that provides a truly global perspective. Art availability varies.
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Killer's violent genes cut sentence
A JUDGE's decision to reduce a killer's sentence because he has genetic mutations linked to violence raises a thorny question - can your genes ever absolve you of responsibility for a particular act?
What if you had to decide in your 20s
IT IS a dilemma facing a growing number of young women: can I delay having a baby until my career is more established? No one is yet sure how useful the test will be.
Did huge "fire fountains" cause the Great Dying?
FOSSIL fuels have a new crime to live down. Around 250 million years ago, the so-called "Great Dying" saw 70 per cent of species wiped out on land and 95 per cent in the oceans.
Scrambled images help sort the people from the bots
THREE animals lurk in the image to the left. Such proof is highly prized online, where website operators strive to distinguish between human visitors and unwelcome software bots.
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I was surprised that your article on technologies for reducing greenhouse gases did not mention two of the major culprits - the manufacture of steel and cement.
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