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cell biology

Life

Culling predatory starfish conserves coral on the Great Barrier Reef

Targeted culling of crown-of-thorns starfish has resulted in parts of the Great Barrier Reef maintaining and even increasing coral cover, leading researchers to call for the programme to be dramatically scaled up

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Life

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

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Earth

Deadly upwellings of cold water pose threat to migratory sharks

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Life

A bacterium has evolved into a new cellular structure inside algae

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How mass bleaching has pushed the Great Barrier Reef to the brink

Environment

How mass bleaching has pushed the Great Barrier Reef to the brink

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The Biology of Kindness review: Living well and prospering

Humans

The Biology of Kindness review: Living well and prospering

Culture

Why it is time for a longevity revolution

Health

Why it is time for a longevity revolution

Comment

2PMHEF7 Panoramic aerial of Pitcairn island, British Overseas Territory, South Pacific, Pacific

Environment

How the infamous Pitcairn Island became a model of ocean conservation

Features

Martin MacInnes: 'Science fiction can be many different things'

Comment

Martin MacInnes: 'Science fiction can be many different things'

Culture

Pacific leatherback turtle and school of fish

Video

Turtle tagging project is helping protect leatherback migratory routes

Conservationists in Panama's Pearl Islands are fitting leatherback turtles with satellite tags, helping scientists understand and protect their migratory routes

Video

Life

Californian orcas used specialised tactics for hunting whale calves

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Environment

Damaged coral reefs can recover quickly after restoration work

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Life

Orca seen hunting great white shark in first recorded solo kill

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Environment

Sinking plankton poo could help store more carbon in the ocean

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