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Upfront Banking on the brain A fracking problem Marine vents Trilobites
Veronica Miller that researchers need to know where they stand Margaret Franklin suggests sticking to the cool facts John Joyce reports on the latest findings offshore Anthea Lacchia introduces us to some of our Irish fossils Tom Kennedy reports on adding value to the attractions Marie-Catherine Mouseeau brings us up to date on European research Naomi Lavelle explores static electricity Tom Kennedy and Séan Duke report on young science projects Seán Duke writes about one of Ireland’s greatest scientists
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The Burren
Nanotechnology Dr How
Hot power, happy hens and safer cycling Tyndall
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The well bred carrot
Tom Kennedy traces the roots back into the wild
War outside, peace at home Reviews
Tuning in to the water beetles.
Tom Kennedy on what we can learn from watching wasps
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