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A history of twins in science

For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.

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Sick of being lonely

When his relationship ended, Thom James first withdrew from the world, then began to suffer from illnesses with no apparent physical cause.

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Epidemic threats and racist legacies

Epidemiology is the systematic, data-driven study of health and disease in populations. But as historian Jacob Steere-Williams suggests, this most scientific of fields emerged in the 19th century imbued with a doctrine of Western imperialism – a legacy that continues to influence how we talk about disease.

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How ritual creates meaning

In a world that encourages us to quash our sense of wonder, ritual can help push away apathy and nurture life-enhancing creativity and imagination.

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  • Ferdinand II, Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1620-1670. Patron of the Accademia de Cimento - the famous scientific society. Portrait age about 40.
  • Government proposals for the reform of the 1876 cruelty to animals act : summary of the supplemantary white paper (Cmnd. 9521) : Scientific procedures on living animals / Research Defence Society.
  • Government proposals for the reform of the 1876 cruelty to animals act : summary of the supplemantary white paper (Cmnd. 9521) : Scientific procedures on living animals / Research Defence Society.
  • Government proposals for the reform of the 1876 cruelty to animals act : summary of the supplemantary white paper (Cmnd. 9521) : Scientific procedures on living animals / Research Defence Society.
  • Government proposals for the reform of the 1876 cruelty to animals act : summary of the supplemantary white paper (Cmnd. 9521) : Scientific procedures on living animals / Research Defence Society.
  • Francis Bacon and William Brouncker flanking a bust of King Charles II set on a pedestal, surrounded by symbols of scientific learning representing the Royal Society. Etching by W. Hollar, 1667, after J. Evelyn.
  • Francis Bacon and William Brouncker flanking a bust of King Charles II set on a pedestal, surrounded by symbols of scientific learning representing the Royal Society. Etching by W. Hollar, 1667, after J. Evelyn.
  • Francis Bacon and William Brouncker flanking a bust of King Charles II set on a pedestal, surrounded by symbols of scientific learning representing the Royal Society. Etching by W. Hollar, 1667, after J. Evelyn.
  • The philosophical transactions (from the year 1732, to the year 1744) abridged, and disposed under general heads : the Latin papers being translated into English / By John Martyn ... In two volumes.
  • Dear Sir, I have the pleasure to acknowledge receipt of your letter of ... / Bombay Natural History Society.
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