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Soy, oat, almond, rice: how healthy are alternative milks?

The best choice depends on your needs and preferences, say experts – here’s how to pick the one for your lifestyleThe dairy aisle might need a new...

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‘I can quiz for 17 hours a day!’: how Émilien became Europe’s greatest ever gameshow winner

The 22-year-old history student spent almost two years on a popular French quiz show – becoming a multimillionaire in the process. He discusses the ...

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I hope Rachel Reeves does raise income tax – there’s a way she can do it fairly | Ruth Curtice

The chancellor might need to break manifesto pledges and a 50-year taboo, but she has a chance to steer UK finances back on trackThere might be three ...

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This is how we do it: ‘My cancer is terminal, but sex is its own form of healing’

When they met, Joe awakened Jess’s sexuality. Now, after his cancer diagnosis, Jess is helping Joe enjoy his body, ‘the way he taught me to find p...

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The many uses of leftover chutney, from breakfast to soups and glazes | Kitchen aide

With Christmas around the corner, our panel of experts recommends creative ways to finish off half-eaten jars before the new ones arrive …Every Chri...

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An inspector’s calling: JB Priestley’s plea for justice echoes beyond his best-known play

His parable of collective social responsibility is a hardy classic but the Yorkshire playwright’s wider legacy should not be neglectedHow on earth d...

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Olivia Turner
Olivia Turner

Ethical AI Researcher

5.4

The author of How To Write Retro Games: Web-Programming clearly knows their stuff when it comes to programming, but the organization of material could be improved.

Review of How To Write Retro Games: Web-Programming

Daniel Stone PhD
Daniel Stone PhD

Cultural Historian

4.8

Straight to the point, Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing makes understanding Books effortless and engaging.

Review of Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing

Sophia Bennett PhD
Sophia Bennett PhD

Astrobiologist

4.8

WebGPU (Graphics and Compute) API in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series) presents a well-researched analysis of webgpu, offering new perspectives grounded in the latest academic findings.

Review of WebGPU (Graphics and Compute) API in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series)

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