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The abuse of the scientific method in so-called alternative medicine
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27th January 2025
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Lemme Purr: the celebrity-backed wellness gummies trading on intimate insecurities
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Sean O'Brien is a computer programmer.
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From the archive: Martian waterways – the story of the canals of Mars
Sean O'Brian
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28th January 2025
From the archives in 1991, Sean O'Brian examines the historical basis for claims that Mars was overrun with canalways and waterways
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People with Alzheimer’s deserve care and dignity – not false hope of miracle cures
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The abuse of the scientific method in so-called alternative medicine
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The anti-fluoridation movement is born of public health mistrust and misinformation
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How genuine is cultural commentators’ ‘concern’ for OnlyFans model Lily Phillips?
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