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- Science & Society
Explainer: Some schools already teach future studies
Good preparation for working in this field may require more than a firm grounding in science or engineering.
By Kellyn Betts - Brain
‘Study drugs’ can be dangerous
The misuse of these ADHD medicines not only constitutes cheating, but they can become addictive and can mess with your head.
- Earth
Hacking the planet
The big backup plan: Scientists reluctantly consider altering Earth’s climate to head off the catastrophic effects of global warming.
- Health & Medicine
Explainer: Where and when did HIV begin?
The virus that causes AIDS may have evolved in monkeys or apes more than a century ago.
By Bryn Nelson - Humans
Ancient jewelry from space
Scientists have found beads made out of metal mined from meteorites.
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- Archaeology
The return of a king
The 15th century’s Richard III has returned — or at least, his bones have.
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- Science & Society
Pathways to research: Problem-solving
Students can find inspiration for their research almost anywhere. Newspapers, magazines and even TV are good places to start.
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