{
  "id": 16387825,
  "title": "The chemistry of taboo: Decoding Yoruba indigenous science",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/the-chemistry-of-taboo-decoding-yoruba-indigenous-science",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T23:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/the-chemistry-of-taboo-decoding-yoruba-indigenous-science/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Discover the scientific basis for traditional Yoruba practices like using herbs for childbirth, food preservation with charcoal, and coronation rituals. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-chemistry-of-taboo-decoding-yoruba-indigenous-science/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}