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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Soothsayers, suckers and sceptics

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Gossip on the grand scale - Alison Brooks on why watching soap operas is a habit that is difficult to kick

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Let's hear it for happiness - Alison Brooks argues that no one should be miserable

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Sexism's bitterest trick - Alison Brooks believes that men as well as women can become victims

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: The eyes have it - Alison Brooks takes a close look at some causes of myopia and focuses on modern treatment

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Frankenstein stalks the urban jungle - Alison Brooks goes in search of the legends of science

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Science should turn to time share - Alison Brooks shares a money-spinning idea for science

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: They shoot horses, don't they? - So why not do the same for patients

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Teach yourself the write stuff - Alison Brooks tries to turn her hand to graphotherapy

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Recycle and demand - The economics of recycled paper

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: The selfish ugh! - Evolution is child's play

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: The moving finger - The uncertainties of applying for jobs

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