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Tripping for spiritualism and science
| Stevyn Colgan
Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.
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Parasites and pests from the medieval to the modern
| Katherine Harvey
Humans have been reluctant hosts to a plethora of unpleasant parasites for centuries. And medieval evidence shows our modern distaste for these little irritations is just as ancient.
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Unravelling genetic origins from the potato to cinchona
| Nataly Allasi CanalesCat O’Neil
Starting with the humble potato, Nataly Allasi Canales reveals how researchers unearth the genetic origins of modern plant varieties, and explains why their work is so important for biodiversity.
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Guide dogs or good dogs from the Middle Ages
| Jude SealSteven Pocock
Medieval illustrations often show blind people, sometimes with dogs. But working out whether these were actually guide dogs involves a mix of detailed detective work and expert speculation.