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Volume 59 No 2 / June 2012
IN thIS ISSue
8 2012: an Olympic year for science
How Usain Bolt wins medals one stride at a time.
9 empowering women in Africa
How female African scientists are overcoming a maledominated scientific community to undertake vital research.
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14 Flower power
An in-depth look at the cannabis plant at the UK’s only legal cannabis glasshouse.
19 Reality tV Professor Brian J Ford asks why broadcasters spend huge sums on computer-generated digital scientific simulations when the real thing is available on video.
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22 Designer athletes
Genetically engineered athletes may not be part of this year’s Olympics, but Dr Cristiana Velloso investigates the advances in genotype research
26 Back to life
Scottish Natural Heritage’s Dr Martin Gaywood looks at the role of reintroduction projects as a way to conserve important species and restore ecosystems.
30 Sir Stephen Bloom
The distinguished and recently knighted endocrinologist talks to Sue Thorn FSB about his research into obesity.
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SPeCIAL RePORt
WONDeR WeeDInside Britain’s only legal cannabis farm
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Bringing beavers back to Britain
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OLYMPICS 2012
GeNe DOPING Towards genetically altered athletes
SCIeNCe ON tV
ReALItY tV Are TV science graphics misleading?
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News 4 Society news 8 Opinion 39 Member news 42 Branch news
Regulars 3 Nelson’s Column 10 Biofeedback 12 Policy update 34 Spotlight 36 Reviews 47 Crossword 48 Final Word
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