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Giant telescopes to study deep space matter
The world’s largest and most complex astronomical observatory officially opens for business in Chile. Science Correspondent Tom Clarke is there.
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Hidden UK sea life in line for special protection
Proposed marine conservation zones aim to protect wildlife at 127 sites around England and Wales but as Science Correspondent Tom Clarke reports, some fishermen fear it could damage their business.
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Turtles lured to UK by jellyfish feast
Endangered leatherback turtles are arriving in British waters to feed on a rising number of jellyfish as Science Correspondent Tom Clarke reports.
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No more dental drilling and filling?
It has struck fear into generations of dental patients but the whine of the high-speed drill may be about to fall silent, thanks to a new technique, as our Science Correspondent Tom Clarke reports.
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Olympic medals revealed at London 2012 countdown
As the medals for the London 2012 Olympic Games are revealed, Channel 4 News correspondent Tom Clarke becomes the first journalist to swim inside the newly-unveiled Aquatics Centre.
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Government stumbles over climate step-change
The Government is warned that it is failing to meet legally-binding carbon emissions targets. Tom Clarke looks at the figures and assesses what they mean.
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Older people and drugs: Q and A
Channel 4 News Science Correspondent Tom Clarke tackles the science of a study which shows side effects of common drugs could harm the elderly, and a consultant answers your questions.
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UK takes lead as donors beat vaccine aid target
Donors including Bill Gates agree to give billions to vaccine programmes in the developing world, with Britain pledging nearly a third of the total. Tom Clarke looks at the lives that could be saved.
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Scientists discover ‘DIY repair mechanism’ in hearts
Scientists believe they are a major step closer to repairing the damage caused by a heart attack after discovering hearts contain their own “DIY” repair mechanism, writes Tom Clarke.
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Iceland’s ash cloud: how bad is it?
The area around Grimsvotn is shrouded in a gloomy pall of volcanic ash, Science Correspondent Tom Clarke reports from Iceland. But how does it compare to last year’s ash cloud?
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Design competition launched for pylon ‘makeover’
The iconic steel electricity pylons that line motorways and spans valleys are due for a major makeover. As Tom Clarke reports, a competition is aiming to make the network more “visually pleasing”.
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Yale death: students ‘nocturnal’ due to work load
Following the tragic death of a Yale chemistry student working alone in a laboratory into the night, Channel 4 News’ Science correspondent Tom Clarke recalls his time as a PhD student in America.
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Alcohol can cause cancer, even in ‘moderate’ amounts
The risk of developing cancer increases by drinking moderate amounts of alcohol according to latest analysis. But will this change our boozing behaviour, asks Tom Clarke.
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‘Robotic trousers’ hailed as breakthrough for paralysis
A “bionic” walking device has been launched in the UK, giving new hope to those confined to wheelchairs. Tom Clarke finds out how they work.
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Fukushima: the danger of going ‘critical’
Science Correspondent Tom Clarke considers the far greater danger to human health if it transpires that nuclear fuel in storage pools at the stricken Japanese plant has undergone fission.