Sleepy sperm and shiny shrimp

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Sleepy sperm and shiny shrimp

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Are we any closer to a contraceptive for men, will a 4 day work week pay for itself, and how cretaceous caterpillars helped scientists work out when plants first opened and closed their leaves... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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