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

Health

Personal lubricant made from cow mucus may protect against HIV

In a laboratory study, human epithelial cells were treated with the lubricant before being exposed to HIV or a herpes virus, with subsequent infection rates being as low as 20 per cent

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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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EXF91J Scuba diver approaches adult female humpback whale and younger male escort, Roca Partida, Revillagigedo, Mexico

Humans

Two eye-opening new books delve into the world of animal communication

Culture

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

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An above view of the front of a container ship moving through deep, blue ocean waters on a sunny day with dry hills in the background on shore. The ship is fully loaded with colourful, truck-sized cargo containers.

Environment

Decarbonising the shipping industry will cost more than $1 trillion

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PD30RR Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), swimming together, underwater view, Tonga, Western, Fiji

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

A new kind of battery rooted in quantum effects is showing promise. No one knows if they will ever become a practical option for electric vehicles or solar-power storage. But as the world burns, potentially transformative ideas must be explored

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Life

Whale songs can spread between groups nearly 8000 kilometres apart

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Life

Deepwater Horizon oil spill linked to changes in dolphin gene activity

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Health

Psilocybin therapy seems to help some people give up drinking alcohol

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Health

Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy not linked to miscarriage or stillbirth

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