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How to backup life on Earth ahead of any doomsday event
Earth has been hit by objects in the past, with devastating effects
 "How to backup life on Earth ahead of any doomsday event")
London Bridge attack: Khuram Butt and the history of the 'Islam4UK' group
The group's been banned time and again for glorification of terrorism as solution to problems in UK
 "London Bridge attack: Khuram Butt and the history of the 'Islam4UK' group")
3-minute story of 800,000 years of climate change with a sting in the tail
More than ever, we need strong and accountable leaders, to avoid the worst of climate change
Choosing healthy food: surroundings can help or hinder your dining choices
Food producers & retailers try to influence our food choice toward more expensive and processed food
 "Choosing healthy food: surroundings can help or hinder your dining choices")
Designing antiviral proteins via computer could help halt the next pandemic
Scientists are creating computer-generated antiviral proteins, vaccines, drugs & diagnostics
 "Designing antiviral proteins via computer could help halt the next pandemic")
UK election 2017: Why the hung parliament spells trouble for its economy
Results show uncertainty of her future as a leader, which the economic data also reflects
French President Emmanuel Macron marches to parliamentary majority
Macron has captured the imagination of a large segment of the voting public in France
Fly me to the Moon? Why the world should be wary of Elon Musk's space race
Musk's moonshot plan is greeted enthusiastically by most space fans but some are a little doubtful
Elephants have high cancer resistance. Here's how they can help us fight it
When exposed to radiation, more elephant cells than human cells underwent programmed cell death
 "Elephants have high cancer resistance. Here's how they can help us fight it")
From sugar scam to Brexit, our faith in experts is fading
Worldwide, we are facing a joint crisis in science and expertise
 "From sugar scam to Brexit, our faith in experts is fading")
Four reasons why the French parliamentary elections matter
Reforming labour market and bringing back growth can make or break the morose French economy
Can the world ever really keep terrorists off the internet?
After UK's most recent terror attacks, May called on countries to collaborate on internet regulation
 "Can the world ever really keep terrorists off the internet?")
Why was public kept in dark for 8 months after first Zika case in India?
A lack of transparency on critical matters of public health can lead to a loss of trust in the govt
 "Why was public kept in dark for 8 months after first Zika case in India?")
What James Comey's gripping Senate hearing told us about Donald Trump
A closer look at what former FBI director said, portrays a damning picture of Trump's behaviour
 "What James Comey's gripping Senate hearing told us about Donald Trump")
May wanted a Brexit mandate, but voters want a strong welfare state
Apart from Brexit, health was a major concern among Britons, which Labour Party tapped into
How far has Jeremy Corbyn come - and how far could he still go?
He has been successful as he's driven by ideals rather than pure political interest
Fructose or Glucose? Do different sugars have different health effects?
Over-consumption of either fructose or glucose will lead to weight gain among other health problems
 "Fructose or Glucose? Do different sugars have different health effects?")
Where it all went wrong for Theresa May
With Brexit negotiations due to start on June 19, the turmoil in British politics is far from over
 "Where it all went wrong for Theresa May")
Rise of 'anti-politics' produces surprise result in the UK election
Unlikelihood of a stable coalition government means Britons may be heading back to the polls again
 "Rise of 'anti-politics' produces surprise result in the UK election")
The UK is in the midst of a national nervous breakdown
May intended to unite the country behind her strong Brexit strategy, but UK remains divided
 "The UK is in the midst of a national nervous breakdown")
