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The world is closer to a major conservation target than scientists thought

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Analysis suggests number of protected areas is hugely underestimated but biodiversity is still in peril — plus, a huge study looking at the health effects of brown fat.
00:45 The world may have more conservation areas than previously thought
Research Article: O’Neill et al.
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11:19 Giant study expands list of brown fat’s health benefits
Research Article: Gómez-Banoy et al.
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