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A woman in her wilderness of things
| Georgie EvansNicole Coffield
Even though her home was overwhelmed with stuff, Georgie Evans’s grandma couldn’t stop buying things. In this series, Georgie delves into hoarding, and attempts to make sense of her grandma’s behaviour.
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Reassuring ghosts and haunted houses
| Christine Ro
Explore the perversely comforting appeal of a ghost in the house.
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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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The evil eye and social anxiety
| Shokoofeh Rajabzadeh
The ‘look’ of the evil eye is believed to bring bad luck, illness or even death. This ancient curse might be deliberate, inflicted with an envious glare, or it could be accidental, the result of undue attention or excessive praise.