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Is it safe to use cake decorating dusts and dyes?
Safety concerns are being raised after a young Australian boy was recently hospitalised after inhaling cake decorating powder.
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The Enhanced Games: ‘dangerous clown show’ or a wake-up call for traditional sport?
These games should compel traditional sport to solve its fundamental problems and reflect upon the true value of sport and athletes.
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John of John: weaving an island tale of secrets that lie beneath repression and shame
The high drama of Douglas Stuart’s new novel sometimes feels like a soap opera – but his lyrical prose and atmospheric narrative elevate the genre.
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Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries?
Sodium-ion batteries use more abundant raw materials but don’t currently perform as well as those made with lithium.
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Ageing with purpose: the surprising science of frailty reversal
Two people of the same age can age very differently. Frailty helps explain why, and what can be done to reduce risk.
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How London, Paris and New York coped in the heatwaves of the past
Across the 19th and 20th centuries, urban residents developed a range of strategies to manage extreme heat in densely built environments.
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How ‘zebra striping’ on a night out can help you drink less – and potentially avoid a hangover
This new drinking trend may help you to drink more mindfully and pace yourself better.
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Net migration and asylum claims have fallen – here’s what the latest figures tell us
While net migration is on a downward trajectory, it is still positive, meaning that the foreign-born population continues to grow.
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Matt Brittin takes over as BBC director general – will the former Google exec’s tech world experience be right for the job?
The BBC’s impartiality and editorial fairness is under scrutiny following several deeply embarrassing incidents.
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Tuna has overtaken cod as the UK’s top-selling seafood – here’s why
The southwest peninsula of the UK has a burgeoning network of marine observers.