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Should we revisit ethically dubious experiments from the past?

Should we revisit ethically dubious experiments from the past?

14 February 2018

From deadly Nazi medical experiments to sociological studies on children, past science has taken paths we wouldn't tread today, but the results still have value
Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets

Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets

8 February 2018

A dog that was buried with its owners 14,000 years ago was chronically ill throughout its life, yet its owners repeatedly nursed it back to health – suggesting a deep bond of friendship

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