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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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Human sperm

Health

Sperm-blocking vaginal gel could be a reliable contraceptive method

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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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Being exposed to pre-eclampsia in the uterus may raise a person's later risk of coronary heart disease and strokes

Health

Pre-eclampsia may raise a fetus's risk of heart disease in later life

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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

Hacking your metabolism to help your body burn fats and carbs more efficiently may be key to helping you lose weight, run for longer and reduce the risk of conditions like type two diabetes

Features

Health

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

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Humans

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

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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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