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Forensic investigators arrive at the scene of a crime to search for clues. There are no…
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Research led by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) tracked the levels of emissions of…
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Why meerkats and mongooses have a cooperative approach to raising their pups
Raising children can be a tough job, especially when doing it alone, but some animals like…
Attempts to 'erase the science' at UN climate talks
Delegates are concerned that some countries are trying to minimise a key scientific report about climate…