Science
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Scientists discover cause of massive sea star die-off
Speed Read A bacteria related to cholera has been found responsible for the deaths of more than 5 billion sea stars
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Thriving' ecosystem found 30,000 feet undersea
Speed Read Researchers discovered communities of creatures living in frigid, pitch-black waters under high pressure
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The science behind regrowing missing teeth
Under the Radar A series of recent breakthroughs may offer those with dental issues something to chew on
By The Week UK Published
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Answers to how life on Earth began could be stuck on Mars
Under the Radar Donald Trump plans to scrap Nasa's Mars Sample Return mission – stranding test tubes on the Red Planet and ceding potentially valuable information to China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Do we need more right-wing scientists?
Talking Point Academics have a 'responsibility' to demonstrate why research matters to people who are not politically left-leaning, says Wellcome boss
By The Week UK Published
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What would happen to Earth if humans went extinct?
The Explainer Human extinction could potentially give rise to new species and climates
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Bad news, alpha males. You likely don't actually exist.
Under the radar Most primate communities are egalitarian
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists and Peter Jackson attempt to bring back an extinct bird — kind of
In the Spotlight Colossal Biosciences was the company behind the 'resurrected' dire wolves
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Retro tomatoes: a species of the plant is evolving backward
Under the radar Environmental factors may play a role
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists are the latest 'refugees'
In the spotlight Brain drain to brain gain
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How mice with two dads bring us closer to two men having a child of their own
The Explainer Science breakthrough produces healthy, fertile mice from two sperm cells and an empty egg
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Bacteria can turn plastic waste into a painkiller
Under the radar The process could be a solution to plastic pollution
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to regrow human limbs. Salamanders could lead the way.
Under the radar Humans may already have the genetic mechanism necessary
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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