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How Doctor Who's enemies took over my life
Compiling a list of Doctor Who's foes sparked an astonishing response, says Simon Rogers
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A laser that works when wet
Super-weapon has long featured in science fiction – but now it's for real
Comment & features p2
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Nobbled by a spider
Was it the 'biting spider' that left me unable to walk – or the 'walnut orb-weaver'?
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Pass notes No 2,816: the British bobby
A mountain of office paperwork is keeping them off the beat
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What makes men cry?
Comment & features p3
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Hideously diverse Britain: who speaks up for the girls?
There is something dark happening in the interaction between young men and girls, but who is looking out for the victims?
Comment & features p7
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The comic-book art of Jim Steranko
Gallery (5 pictures):
A selection of work from the legendary comic-book artist, who counts Jonathan Ross among his biggest fans
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Jonathan Ross meets Jim Steranko, his comic-book hero
The TV presenter and comic-book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller Jim Steranko
G2 Comment & features p10
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Wear autumn's trends now
Autumn is on its way, with a whole new set of trends, but you needn't spend all your holiday money – most of next season's looks are already in your wardrobe
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What to buy for autumn
Five key purchases that will update your summer wardrobe for autumn
Comment & features p15
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Notes and queries
Rabbits, hares and the first of the month; Why aqueducts were easy for Rome's agrimensors; Napoleon: Europe's first right-hand driver
Comment & features p17
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The thin grey line
Doodled in minutes or laboured over for months, drawings reveal an artist's most intimate thoughts. Adrian Searle gets up close and personal at the White Cube's inspiring new show
Arts p19
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Mercury prize nominations: Brits are back on song
After years in the shadow of Brooklyn bands, the British album is stronger than ever. Rosie Swash salutes a Mercury shortlist that reflects the boom in homegrown talent
Arts p22
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Who are the 'November nine'?
Comment & features p28
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Sudoku 1,619 medium
Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9