Health We must take the poison out of the 'shaken baby syndrome' debate WHAT'S worse: letting a baby-killer go free, or wrongly convicting a parent or carer of shaking a baby to death? That agonising question was first brought to our attention in 1997 when British au pair Louise Woodward was convicted of murder – later downgraded to involuntary manslaughter – in the US. The controversy over "shaken … News
Life Sword-slashing sailfish hint at origins of cooperative hunting Sailfish circle the school and break a small section off Cooperation makes it happen. Sailfish that work together in groups to hunt sardines can catch more fish than if they hunt alone, even without a real coordinated strategy. To catch their sardine dinner, a group of sailfish circle a school of sardines – known … News
Health Don't let sugary science skew the battle to regulate junk food Upbeat, industry-backed research that casts doubt on the health impact of sugary drinks should be treated as lobbying against regulation, says David Miller News
Earth Dark waves tower during violent storm on Lake Erie HOKUSAI, eat your heart out. Here, the iconic Japanese artist's woodcut waves are transformed into the real deal. In the North American autumn, Arctic air meets warmer air from the south, creating the perfect conditions for storms. Wind rages around all of the Great Lakes at this time of year, but Lake Erie, pictured here, … Regulars
Technology Beyond batteries: This technology could revolutionise energy Forget lithium battery fires: a safe, turbo-charged alternative way to store power could boost everything from smartphones to smart grids Features
Humans The Electric Kool-Aid language test Major figures in the world of linguistics get the Tom Wolfe treatment – but how will this story end? Culture
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