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Hunting lost plants in botanical collections

A bark specimen at Kew recalls the story of a South American man who harvested the most potent source of the only effective malaria treatment available in the late 1800s. Killed for his work and forgotten by history, Manuel Mamani was a victim of the colonial juggernaut.

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Sharing Nature: Over the rainbow

Here’s your choice of the most meaningful nature photo on the theme of health.

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Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard

Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.

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The birth of the public museum

The first public museums evolved from wealthy collectors’ cabinets of curiosities and were quickly recognised as useful vehicles for culture.

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  • Volidan 21 has the lowest oestrogenic activity of any combined oral contraceptive : transport and the British.
  • Volidan 21 has the lowest oestrogenic activity of any combined oral contraceptive : transport and the British.
  • Volidan 21 has the lowest oestrogenic activity of any combined oral contraceptive : domestic equipment and the British.
  • Volidan 21 has the lowest oestrogenic activity of any combined oral contraceptive : domestic equipment and the British.
  • In reversible airways obstruction Entair rapidly absorbed lastingly effective : holidays and the British.
  • In reversible airways obstruction Entair rapidly absorbed lastingly effective : holidays and the British.
  • When pain is severe DF118 subdues the pain but not the patient : Spare time and the British.
  • For patients with pain Paramol-118 especially pain of musculoskeletal origin : shopping and the British.
  • For patients with pain Paramol-118 especially pain of musculoskeletal origin : money and the British.
  • For patients with pain Paramol-118 especially pain of musculoskeletal origin : money and the British.
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