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Getting to grips with the look of love
The healing properties of honey and animal intelligence were strong entrants for the Whittaker awards, but love won out in the end, writes Claire O'Connell. p
An experiment to beat the bang
The Cern experiment will use the largest machine ever built by
man to attempt to recreate the moment after the Big Bang. But could
it swallow the Earth in the process? asks
Derek Scally p
Competition strips away the scientific jargon
IT WILL BE research student against research student when the third annual Science Speak takes place at the Royal Dublin Society later this month. It will see PhD candidates from all seven Irish universities gather to compete in this national public understanding of science event for a top prize of €1,000. p
The secret to happiness? Splash your cash on others
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: Finally, scientific proof that money makes you happier - it's how you spend it that counts, writes William Reville. p
