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The three ways of talking
In his fascinating new book, Harvard professor of psychology
Steven Pinker examines why humans play verbal games and how the
words we use reveal much about us, writes
Shane Hegarty . p
A different perspective on global warming
While not denying human responsibility, an expert on radiative heat in the atmosphere argues that even small increases in solar radiation could impact on our changing climate, writes Dick Ahlstrom . p
Boyle Medal not awarded
An international panel of scientists has decided not to award the 2007 Boyle Medal for Scientific Excellence. p
How the likeliest origins-of-life scenario means we're not alone
Under the Microscope / Dr William Reville: One of the greatest puzzles facing science is how life spontaneously arose on Earth from lifeless molecules almost 4 billion years ago. p
