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Disease
The deadliest creature on the planet? It's not even close
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Third Last
Ireland, UK and Malta have the highest death rates for children in western Europe
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remember
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Would you take antibiotics that weren't prescribed for you?
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Resistance
Overuse of antibiotics is giving killer bugs free reign --- WHO
1 May 2014
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the wrong stuff
A third of the 'Mars One' hopefuls have dropped out ... but all three Irish candidates still in the running
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Green Isle
This Canary island is the first in world to become energy self-sufficient
29 Apr 2014
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Survivors
Cancer survivors reveal how 'overwhelming, lingering, unrelenting' tiredness holds them back
27 Apr 2014
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Mystery Solved
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Drinking a lot more coffee could reduce your risk of getting diabetes
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DNA
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World Malaria Day
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snooze therapy
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22 Apr 2014
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The Lionfish
Jamaica is still trying to get rid of the invasive lionfish that is eating everything in the sea
21 Apr 2014
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DNA
Dún Laoghaire-based firm providing the Genetic Performance edge
21 Apr 2014
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Research
Global breakthrough: Irish scientists discover how to mass produce 'wonder material' graphene
20 Apr 2014
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brother from another mother
Scientists discover planet that is more like Earth than any other planet (but still not that similar)
17 Apr 2014
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whole of the moon
A NASA spacecraft has witnessed the birth of a 'new moon' in the rings of Saturn
16 Apr 2014
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the odd joint
Use cannabis from time to time? Even casual use can alter your brain, a new study says
16 Apr 2014
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Brain Injury
Patients in a vegetative state are often misdiagnosed, but a new brain scan may help
16 Apr 2014
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to boldly go
NASA is asking you to vote on what the next spacesuit looks like
15 Apr 2014
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i spy
Look up! The International Space Station is in our skies until 22 April
15 Apr 2014
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blood moon
VIDEO: Watch the lunar eclipse live
15 Apr 2014
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Blood Sugar
Arguing with your partner all the time? Have some chocolate*
15 Apr 2014
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Stem Cells
Red blood cells grown in a lab to be trialled in humans
15 Apr 2014
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dark side of the moon
Why we won't get to see tomorrow's lunar eclipse in Ireland
14 Apr 2014
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CyberPsychology
Column: What is the psychological impact of spending so much time in 'cyberspace'?
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14 Apr 2014
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Voice Collective
Reduce the stigma to help children who hear voices
14 Apr 2014
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Fly Boys
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13 Apr 2014
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IPCC
"There is no plan B": EU targets major carbon emitters to reduce emissions
13 Apr 2014
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Green Giants
They weren't lying: green tea is good for you
12 Apr 2014
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up close personal
13 microscopic images that will change the way you look at the world
12 Apr 2014
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stargazger
Column: Look up! The Red Planet is continuing to shine brightly in the night sky
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10 Apr 2014
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Vertigo
Watch: This is what it looks like to be blasted into space on the side of a rocket
8 Apr 2014
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inspired by cadbury
What's the worst place to be stung by a bee? This student has found out...
7 Apr 2014
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3d vision
Column: 3D printing raises huge opportunities and challenges for society
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7 Apr 2014
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sunsheeeeine
NASA releases amazing close-up video of a solar flare
6 Apr 2014
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Weatherwatch
The world's first weather report described rain and loud, unstoppable storms
6 Apr 2014
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Exercise
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Liftoff
ESA set to launch new earth monitoring satellite into orbit later today
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