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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
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Bad news, alpha males. You likely don't actually exist.
Under the radar Most primate communities are egalitarian
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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
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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
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A potentially mutating bat virus has some scientists worried about the next pandemic
Under the Radar One subgroup of bat merbecovirus has scientists concerned
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Octopus, Orcas and Oysters: how the UK's marine environment is changing
The Explainer Warming seas are causing drastic changes to underwater habitats and the marine life within them
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6 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm
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Dehorning rhinos sharply cuts poaching, study finds
Speed Read The painless procedure may be an effective way to reduce the widespread poaching of rhinoceroses
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The history of animal metaphors in propaganda
The Explainer Rats, snakes and cockroaches among the imagery used to dehumanise political enemies and minority groups
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Brazil has a scorpion problem
Under The Radar Venomous arachnids are infesting country's fast-growing cities
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Sea lion proves animals can keep a beat
speed read A sea lion named Ronan beat a group of college students in a rhythmic dance-off, says new study
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Humans heal much slower than other mammals
Speed Read Slower healing may have been an evolutionary trade-off when we shed fur for sweat glands
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Novel 'bone collector' caterpillar wears its prey
Speed Read Hawaiian scientists discover a carnivorous caterpillar that decorates its shell with the body parts of dead insects
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Anti-anxiety drug has a not-too-surprising effect on fish
Under the radar The fish act bolder and take more risks
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