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Coronavirus: Pangolins found to carry viruses related to Covid-19
Pangolins smuggled into China were carrying viruses closely related to the one sweeping the world. …
Great Barrier Reef suffers third mass bleaching in five years
The third such event in five years prompts scientists to renew urgent warnings about climate change. …
Help needed to rescue UK's old rainfall records
Pre-1960s handwritten rain gauge data can inform drought and flood planning, but only if digitised. …
Coronavirus: Calls to protect great apes from threat of infection
The possibility of infection in great apes like gorillas warrants the utmost caution, say experts. …
Climate change: Green energy plant threat to wilderness areas
Solar, wind and hydro electric installations are often built in conservation areas. Click here…
Fossil worm shows us our evolutionary beginnings
A tiny, 555-million-year-old seafloor creature reveals why our bodies are organised the way they are. …
Mammal study explains 'why females live longer'
Across wild mammal species, females live over 18% longer than males because of genetics and environment. …
Coronavirus: Melbourne locals celebrate vivid sunrise 'amid the chaos'
Locals post images of spectacular orange skies, with many describing it as a welcome distraction. …
Antarctic seal photo wins top prize
A drone photo of crabeater seals resting on an ice float is overall winner in a…