‘Forever chemical’ found in all but one of tested UK rivers
A chemical that scientists worry might have an impact on human reproduction has been found in…
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Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries
Madagascar’s aye-aye: “as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair”…
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‘Glimmer of hope’ for marine life at UN Ocean conference
3 hours ago Esme Stallard Climate and science correspondent Reporting fromUN Oceans Conference, Nice, France Federico…
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In most mammals, one gene determines sex. But 100 million years ago, platypuses and echidnas went their own way
For decades, scientists have known that platypuses and echidnas – Australia’s unique egg-laying mammals – have…
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Bowen: Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes – how governments respond could haunt them for years
2 hours ago Jeremy Bowen BBC Even wars have rules. They don’t stop soldiers killing each…
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The nine-armed octopus and the oddities of the cephalopod nervous system
Nine arms, no problem In 2021, researchers from the Institute of Marine Research in Spain used…
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The Top End’s tropical savannas are a natural wonder – but weak environment laws mean their future is uncertain
These tropical savannas feature open forests and woodlands dominated by eucalypts and a diverse grassy understorey….
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Furries in schools? Outrage on 2GB over kids dressing up as animals | Media Watch
2GB fluffs up a scandal about children dressing up as animals. But are there any facts…
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Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution
Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity’s companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest…
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Gaza farmer raises livestock on his roof after his farmland was destroyed
Palestinian livestock trader Hamid Salih is forced to rear his animals on the roof of his…
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Daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections – new study
In the laboratory, we use zebrafish – small freshwater fish commonly sold in pet stores –…
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William: Attenborough was ‘inspiration’ for new show
The Prince of Wales has described Sir David Attenborough as a “big inspiration” to him growing…
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Sluggish sloth’s secrets of success revealed in new study
3 days ago Helen Briggs BBC environment correspondent•@hbriggs Getty Images Sloths have a reputation for being…
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‘Shrinking Nemo’: Smaller clownfish sound alarm on ocean heat
3 hours ago Helen Briggs BBC environment correspondent•@hbriggs Getty Images Fish similar to those made famous…
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Can cats drink milk? Despite the stereotypes, it’s actually a bad idea
Cats have a long history with humans, going back more than 9,000 years. Attracted to human…
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Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the ‘River of Death’
13 hours ago Rebecca Morelle Science editor Reporting fromAlberta, Canada Alison Francis Senior science journalist Hidden…
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Republican CRUMBLES as His House of Lies Comes Crashing Down
As misinformation merchants like Joe Rogan and Tim Pool play into and spread some of the…
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‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
10 hours ago James Gallagher Getty Images The blood of a US man who deliberately injected…
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‘Super antibodies’ for snake toxins: how a dangerous DIY experiment helped scientists make a new antivenom
Prevention is also critical. Reducing the number of snakebites will reduce the burden on health infrastructure…
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Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?
3 days ago Jonah Fisher BBC environment correspondent Reporting fromKarlsruhe, Germany As the door of its…
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What is iNaturalist? The citizen science app playing an unlikely role in Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial
The world has been gripped by the case of Australian woman Erin Patterson, who was charged…
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Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian
30 April 2025 Victoria Gill Science correspondent Victoria Gill/BBC News One of the world’s most endangered…
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Why do dogs eat poo? A canine scientist explains
When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo…
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Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says
Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at stepping up deep-sea mining within US…
