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Editor's note
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The Rosetta mission, which successfully completed its operations last year, has taught us an invaluable amount about comet 67P. One of the things we have found out is how much it changes when it gets close to the sun. Scientists analysing data from Rosetta have discovered crumbling cliffs and fractures. Monica Grady discusses whether it could end up breaking apart in the future.
The grammar schools debate continues, but Sally Power warns that robust research which clearly demonstrates the advantages or disadvantages of selective schooling doesn’t really exist. She answers some of the key questions surrounding the dispute and explains why overall there may be little difference between comprehensives and grammar schools.
Martin McGuinness, who has died at the age of 66, divided opinion for much of his life. Peter John McLoughlin traces his path from IRA soldier to peacemaker and Brendan Ciarán Browne says in later years he showed a keen understanding of the more symbolic elements of reconciliation.
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Miriam Frankel
Science Editor
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Top story
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This comet 67P outburst was caused by a cliff collapse.
ESA/Rosetta/NavCam
Monica Grady, The Open University
Scientists discover a growing fault line in the "neck" region of the duck-shaped comet.
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Education
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Sally Power, Cardiff University
Busting the myths on grammar schools.
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Emma Renold, Cardiff University
Wales is the only UK nation that is empowering children to address sexism and harassment in schools.
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Politics + Society
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Peter John McLoughlin, Queen's University Belfast
The former deputy first minister was once a feared IRA sniper but became a central figure in the move towards peace.
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Brendan Ciarán Browne, Trinity College Dublin
From handshakes to football matches, the late deputy first minister understood that little gestures go a long way.
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Paul Smith, University of Nottingham
The official campaign to find the next president has begun. Are the cracks beginning to show already?
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Jana Javornik, University of East London
A new £5m scheme to help women back to work after having children is welcome, but it's a drop in the ocean.
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Babak Mohammadzadeh, University of Cambridge
The House of Saud's recent efforts to push back against Iran have not paid off. Time to lock in some more allies.
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Emma Long, University of East Anglia
Revenge is sweet – but if the Democrats indulge in it, they could dramatically weaken a whole branch of the US government.
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Health + Medicine
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Nelson Chong, University of Westminster
Recent evidence seems to deny the benefit of fish oil supplements for heart health. But the quality of the studies is not that great.
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Jonathan Cox, Aston University
Resistance is growing but there are ways that hospitals – as well as the public – can stem the tide.
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Environment + Energy
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Matthew Adams, University of Brighton
The year is 2067. The world has gone vegan and 'meat' is only a horrific memory.
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Business + Economy
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Alan Shipman, The Open University
The UK inflation rate has leapt to 2.3% – here's why the government is secretly happy about it.
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Bruce Grant-Braham, Bournemouth University
An F1 insider could give the US media group an edge in its effort to reinvigorate the world's fastest motor sport.
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Science + Technology
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George Aggidis, Lancaster University
Engineers are hoping to iron out a century-old technology that could reduce shipping emissions.
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Arts + Culture
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Mark O'Thomas, Newcastle University
Scrutinising the output of a national theatre at a time of rising nationalism is a worthwhile activity, but it needs either radical intention or emotional insight.
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