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A scientist holds a magnifying glass up to a glass of milk. This represents the claim that milk is full of animal pus, when in fact, it is filled with a range of natural immune system cells.

No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Milk contains somatic cells, not pus — but that distinction matters. Here's what's actually in your milk and what the evidence says about its safety.

An illustrated image of a young woman standing in a coffee shop, holds a cup of coffee in both hands, one with dairy milk, the other with plant-based milk.

Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

More coffee chains are ditching the dairy surcharge—but not all are keeping up. This piece explores the hidden environmental cost of milk in your cup.

A split illustration contrasting two environments for dairy cows. On the left, a black and white cow stands in a sunny, green pasture under a blue sky with white clouds. On the right, a brown and white cow stands inside a dimly lit barn with metal walls and visible equipment. This visual juxtaposition highlights the different living conditions of dairy cows, relevant to the journey of dairy production.

From cow to cup: the journey of dairy most consumers don't see

A deep dive in to the impact of the dairy industry, and a reality-check regarding the awareness most consumers have about farming cows for milk.

A surreal illustration features a cow surrounded by pastel clouds, with two oversized glasses of almond milk floating nearby—each containing a whole almond and cloudy sky imagery. The scene contrasts traditional dairy with plant-based alternatives in a dreamy, symbolic setting.

The great milk debate: does the science support recent claims?

Which milk is really the best for your health? A recent article published in the Telegraph compared various sorts of milk to each other and came out in str

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