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Benjamin Plackett

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Benjamin Plackett is a science journalist based in London and the Middle East. He especially likes to write about drugs and addiction -- both legal and illicit. Benjamin's work has been published byWired, CNN Health and Scientific American. He holds a master's degree in journalism from New York University. 

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Human

BRIEF: The Virome Project Aims to Prepare Before the Next Pandemic

Scientists want to identify the hundreds of thousands of viruses that could potentially spill over from wildlife into humans.

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

Human

Tipsy-Turvy: Does Dry January Do You Any Good?

The health benefits of a month without alcohol are unclear, and the British and Canadian medical authorities recommend several drink-free days per week.

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

Human

Why It Could Be Time for Sex-Specific Drugs

New research gives weight to the arguments for male and female versions of medicines.

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

Culture

To Stone The Devil, Safely

What can experts in the science of crowd management say about safety at this week's hajj pilgrimage, one year after thousands died in a tragic stampede?

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

Fifth millennium B.C. skeleton and burial gifts.

Human

To Study Or Not To Study? For Archaeologists, That Is The Question

A bitter battle can wage over human remains before they rest in peace.

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

Space

How To Pack For A Space Mission

Astronauts should pack sleeping tablets and congestion medication before heading for the space station.

Benjamin Plackett, Contributor

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