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books and art

He Jiankui told scientists of his attempt to edit the CCR5 gene at a summit in 2019

Health

CRISPR babies might live shorter lives due to their gene mutations

The world's first CRISPR babies were given a mutation thought to cause resistance to HIV. But a new study suggests this mutation may also shorten lifespan

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Ocean Outbreak

Earth

The mysterious diseases killing starfish, sea fans and shellfish

Culture

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Life

Chimps' ingenuity earns them a treat

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A green monkey

Life

Monkeys use their 'eagle' call to warn each other about drones

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Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

Technology

Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

Culture

A chimp in the trees

Life

Chimpanzees eat tortoises after smashing them open on tree trunks

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Godzilla

Technology

Don鈥檛 miss: Godzilla鈥檚 return, universal numbers and escaping ships

Culture

Moon

Space

The moon revealed as an object of endless fascination and desire

Culture

moon artwork

Space

Celebrate the moon with the best films, books and festivals

Culture

Chimps that mash potatoes challenge our understanding of tool use

Life

Chimps that mash potatoes challenge our understanding of tool use

Chimps have figured out how to use sticks to mash potatoes. The finding could prompt a rethink of the role of culture in our hominin ancestors鈥 use of tools

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Health

Contaminated blood scandal: Could some deaths have been prevented?

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Life

Bonobo mothers stand guard and chase off rivals while their sons mate

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Humans

Our pick of Venice Biennale 2019's most scientific artworks

Culture

Space

Working hypothesis: From deepfake Dali to black toothpaste

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