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BSE and vCJD

Protesters hold placards during a

Earth

2022: The year of rolling polycrisis, but with a few glimmers of hope

This year, there were the lows of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, soaring prices and extreme weather, and the highs of an accelerating shift to green energy and space wonders from the James Webb Space Telescope

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An electron micrograph of an HIV virus particle (red/yellow) budding from the plasma membrane of an infected T cell (blue), which make up part of the immune system

Health

Vaccine prompts HIV antibodies in 97 per cent of people in small study

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A small pile of cocaine

Chemistry

Genetically modified tobacco plant produces cocaine in its leaves

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A baby in a neonatal intensive care unit is held by its mother

Health

Immediate skin-to-skin contact advised for premature newborns by WHO

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Environment

Dismissing environmentalists with an 'anti-growth' label is wrong

Comment

The mucus in cows' salivary glands may have anti-viral properties

Health

Personal lubricant made from cow mucus may protect against HIV

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US pardons people convicted for marijuana possession under federal law

Society

US pardons people convicted for marijuana possession under federal law

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How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

Health

How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

Features

Fewer than expected boys were born in England and Wales three months after lockdown was introduced

Health

Fewer boys born in England and Wales in early stage of the pandemic

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The gas leak at Nord Stream 2

Humans

Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines to Europe suffer mysterious leaks

Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2, key gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, have sprung large leaks within hours of each other, sparking fears of deliberate sabotage

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Environment

Decarbonising the shipping industry will cost more than $1 trillion

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Life

Web of blood vessels helps protect whales’ brains while swimming

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Health

Umbilical cord 'milking' cuts brain injury risk for babies born limp

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Environment

We should pursue speculative climate solutions like quantum batteries

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