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We must treat therapy with scientific rigour to see if it works

The number of people seeking psychotherapy is on the rise, but the field has long been seen as unscientific. It is time to approach it with the same diligence as we do other treatments

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Come explore the quantum realm – it isn’t as confusing as it seems

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Banishing wrinkles could boost healthy ageing – so who pays the bill?

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Stephen Hawking’s parting shot is a fresh challenge to cosmologists

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Genome technology is transforming healthcare but what should we allow?

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A new mitochondrial theory of Alzheimer's deserves serious attention

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Long-neglected chronic conditions finally come into the spotlight

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Why we need to slow down the AI chatbot revolution

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Save Britain’s Rivers: Why we’re campaigning to rescue UK waterways

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The 2000-watt energy saving challenge may be hard, but it’s worthwhile

A Swiss vision of a low-energy society set a goal that is irresistibly simple: consume energy at a rate of just 2000 watts. It’s a great way to push us to use less power - good for the purse and the planet

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We must not lose the interest in immune health that covid-19 spurred

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Hormonal conditions like PCOS should no longer be neglected

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We may be entering a bold new era in the treatment of depression

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Why it is important to explore the outer limits of knowledge

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