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Britannia Rules the BrainwavesBritons are more intelligent that we were 60 years ago, according to recent research ! According to James Flynn and his colleagues from the University of Otago in... 6th Jan 2002
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Even Watching Smoking on Tv Is Bad for YouWhy ? because according to researchers in the US, who have been studying the habits of over 4000 youngsters aged 9-15, watching films and TV programmes in which t... 16th Dec 2001
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Rudolf…or Should That Be Rudolfa?Since we are supposed to be journalists we've tried to dig up some dirt on famous people this week. I have found out some very strange things about some of our be... 16th Dec 2001
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Rudolf Has a Red Nose for the Wrong ReasonsPoor old Rudolf the red nosed reindeer is getting bad press on this show! Apparently his nose is probably red because he has a nasty infection, not because he's b... 16th Dec 2001
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Santa Is High on MushroomsI've even managed to dig up some dirt on Santa Claus. Have you ever wondered where Santa's traditional costume comes from? Coca-Cola say that they came up with th... 16th Dec 2001
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New Flood Gates for VeniceThe Italian government is planning to spend £1.6 billion pounds on a system of inflatable flood gates to protect the city of Venice. There will be 79 gates ... 16th Dec 2001
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Plastic MagnetA team of US scientists have finally found what they were looking for after 13 years of research: a plastic magnet. But there's a snag. It only works in oxygen-fr... 16th Dec 2001
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What's in a Name ?Ever wondered what chemists did in their spare time? Well, Paul May, a research chemist from the University of Bristol, has been collecting unusual chemical names... 16th Dec 2001
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Almost Xray SpecsA 'sonic flashlight' developed by a biomedical engineer at the University of Pittsburgh makes the human body seem translucent right in front of your eyes. The pro... 9th Dec 2001
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Christmas TreesIn the run up to Christmas we'll be going out to buy nearly 7 million christmas trees this year, so here's some handy tips on what to look for in a good christmas... 9th Dec 2001
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