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Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster, DUP deputy leader and leader

Earth

Five things you need to know about DUP politicians and science

Democratic Unionist Party politicians have voiced controversial views on climate change, HIV and creationism. Here’s what they’ve said on some key issues

News

Cystic fibrosis drug halts lung damage in young children

Health

Cystic fibrosis drug halts lung damage in young children

News

Fetuses turn to follow face-like shapes while in the womb

Life

Fetuses turn to follow face-like shapes while in the womb

News

Theatre takes a technological leap to probe the nature of memory

Health

Theatre takes a technological leap to probe the nature of memory

Culture

Plate of space food

Space

Crumb-free bread will mean ISS astronauts can now bake in space

News

A scan of the brain

Health

Baby brain scans can predict who is likely to develop autism

News

Life

60 Seconds

News

Health

Promising results from new drugs for prostate and ovarian cancer

News

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Health

Don't forget the lessons of deadly lead

Leader

Midgley

Technology

Inventor hero was a one-man environmental disaster

From poisonous cars to the destruction of the ozone layer, Thomas Midgley almost single-handedly invented a global environmental crisis, finds Fred Pearce

Features

Health

Causing a stink: The truth about fragrances and your health

Features

Health

Artisan sourdough? You may as well eat mass-produced white bread

Comment

Health

Late nights and lie-ins at the weekend are bad for your health

News

Health

Drinking small amounts while pregnant may affect the baby’s face

News