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Today on New Scientist: 17 January 2013
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-18 3:00)
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All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: how to curb booze abuse, Obama on guns, new condom design, extreme weather goes global, and more
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Young stars emerge from the Scorpion's smoke
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-18 2:44)
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A cluster of bright blue stars seen shining in a nearby stellar nursery offers clues to how our sun was born
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Australian inferno previews fire-prone future
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-18 2:24)
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Climate change is ramping up fire risk around the world and the bush fires raging in Australia, could be a taster of what's to come
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Obama to scientists: Tell us how to calm gun violence
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-18 0:31)
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The president has asked Congress to release millions of dollars for new research into gun violence, including the influence of video games
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Obama to scientists: tell us how to curb gun violence
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-18 0:31)
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The president has asked Congress to release millions of dollars for new research into gun violence, including the influence of violent video games
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Battle of the bottle: How to curb overindulgers
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-17 22:11)
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The alcohol industry says it's against excessive drinking, so why does it neglect the best ways of encouraging moderation, asks Peter Aldhous (full text available to subscribers)
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Life expectancy lower in US than other rich countries
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-17 21:21)
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US citizens die younger and experience worse health at all stages of life than their peers in 16 other wealthy countries
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Australia wildfires delay black hole studies
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-17 21:00)
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Ferocious fires that damaged the Siding Spring observatory, one of the southern hemisphere's largest, are delaying astronomy research
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Bad grammar make good password, research say
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-17 20:52)
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Even long passwords are comparatively easy to crack if they contain words and numbers that make grammatical sense, according to new research
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New Origami condom adds pleasure to safe sex
from New Scientist - Online news
(2013-1-17 20:26)
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Watch how a new silicone contraceptive doubles as a sex toy thanks to its unique design
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