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The art of olfaction should take its place alongside other art forms
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Alarm over ultra-processed food shouldn't put us off plant-based diets
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There aren't five love languages, despite claims on TikTok
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Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days
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We aren't addicted to our phones and we don't need a 'digital detox'
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The chemist who told us to put salt in our tea explains why she did it
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Menstruation isn't dirty, so let's drop terms like sanitary towels
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Why is the US still in such poor health, despite its wealth?
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Science alone won't end cervical cancer, even though we have a vaccine
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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers
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