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Biology Futuristic bionic hand syncs with the brain and skeleton, bridging robotics and biology October 26, 2023
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Biology Slime after slime: why those biofilms you slip on in rivers are vitally important October 17, 2023 - Updated on October 18, 2023
Biology Plants ‘scream’ under stress. Here is how you can hear them September 26, 2023 - Updated on October 13, 2023
Animals Bats rarely get cancer — and their secret might lie in their genes. What could this mean for us? September 21, 2023
Animals The story of Janus, the two-headed tortoise who can’t fit inside his own shell September 19, 2023 - Updated on September 25, 2023
Biology One in five American children are obese. Here’s what parents can do for their kids September 18, 2023
Animals These wolves in Alaska ate all the deer. Then, they did something unexpected September 5, 2023
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Animals There’s an invisible barrier that separates Asian and Australian species. Scientists now know why July 24, 2023
Biology New study shows how extreme fish survive with antifreeze in their blood July 23, 2023 - Updated on July 25, 2023
Biology Corals and symbiotic algae thrive despite heating, offering hope for reef survival July 19, 2023
Biology When octopuses get cold, they rewire their brains and hijack their RNA June 13, 2023 - Updated on October 6, 2023
Animals This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation June 12, 2023
Biology Bees are crucial but don’t forget about moths: the unsung heroes of urban pollination June 5, 2023