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Life

Endangered skates saved from extinction by hatching in captivity

The Maugean skate (Zearaja maugeana) is only found in one habitat in Australia, which is under threat from human activity. Now the species has been saved from extinction by hatching in captivity

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Life

Sea lion cameras record amazing predator's view of the ocean

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Environment

Controversial idea to save corals would replace them with new species

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Earth

Shock discovery reveals deep sea nodules are a source of oxygen

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Life

New species of Portuguese man o' war discovered in the Tasman Sea

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Environment

Floating whale carcasses are a problem – can we predict their drift?

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A pygmy blue whale calf drinking its mother's milk

Life

Blue whale mother caught feeding her calf on video for first time ever

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Artificial intelligence concept. Poster, wallpaper, Banner. Human body and brain glowing, 3d rendering. Human mental health, Mental balance, psychedelic trip effect, illusion of mind.

Life

Could we merge biologically with the fungal network and live forever?

Comment

The cell being held via two micropipettes to elongate the neck

Life

Single-celled predator extends its 'neck' with the help of origami

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An eosinophil immune cell, which can be involved in asthma

Health

Asthma treated in mice using offshoot of CAR T-cell cancer therapy

A single dose of genetically engineered immune cells reduced asthma symptoms in mice for at least a year

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Life

Quantum biology: New clues on how life might make use of weird physics

Features

Environment

Huge jellyfish invasion could disrupt Arctic ecosystems as waters warm

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Life

Culling predatory starfish conserves coral on the Great Barrier Reef

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Life

Some scientists say insects are conscious – it doesn't settle anything

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