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Europe gets centre of excellence for neuroscience
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Kamikaze bacteria illustrate evolution of co-operation
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Boosting 'good' fat to burn off the bad
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20 August 2008
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SNAPSHOT: A picture of climate change in the Himalayas
Photos from historic Everest expedition reveal extent of subsequent glacier retreat.
20 August 2008
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