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Earth

Bail out the oceans to stop sea level rise? Let's talk about it

Pumping water out of oceans to store on Antarctica seems like a crazy solution to rising sea levels but thinking the unthinkable has merit, says Jeff Goodell

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Microcephaly brain scans

Health

Zika virus disease renamed to reflect range of impacts on fetus

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Life

China unveils vision of greener future in its five-year plan

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Urine from premature babies could repair damaged kidneys

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Orangutan population in Sumatra more than doubles after census

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What do chimp ‘temples’ tell us about the evolution of religion?

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Oregon becomes the first US state to vote to go coal free

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The Persuaders: How we let the PR industry control our minds

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Solar panels on roof of building in New York City

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Blockchain-based microgrid gives power to consumers in New York

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Wind turbines on green hills in China

Earth

China set to surpass its climate targets as renewables soar

Wind and solar energy surged in China in 2015 to record levels, helping the country to pivot away from coal, which still provides two-thirds of its power

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Whale algorithm could unlock secrets of their many dialects

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Glow-in-the-dark bacterial lights could illuminate shop windows

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Bromance helps stressed out warring chimps keep their cool

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Health

Push for natural birth a dangerous flaw in UK maternity review

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