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Quantum biology: New clues on how life might make use of weird physics

With tentative evidence for long-lasting quantum phenomena inside cells, researchers are beginning to rethink what we need to look for to find clinching evidence of quantum biology

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Huge jellyfish invasion could disrupt Arctic ecosystems as waters warm

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Culling predatory starfish conserves coral on the Great Barrier Reef

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Some scientists say insects are conscious – it doesn't settle anything

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Deadly upwellings of cold water pose threat to migratory sharks

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A bacterium has evolved into a new cellular structure inside algae

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How mass bleaching has pushed the Great Barrier Reef to the brink

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How mass bleaching has pushed the Great Barrier Reef to the brink

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The Biology of Kindness review: Living well and prospering

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The Biology of Kindness review: Living well and prospering

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Why it is time for a longevity revolution

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Why it is time for a longevity revolution

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How the infamous Pitcairn Island became a model of ocean conservation

Pitcairn Island, one of the remotest places on Earth, was once home to mutineers. Today it’s a trailblazer in biodiversity protection with lessons for us all

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Martin MacInnes: 'Science fiction can be many different things'

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Turtle tagging project is helping protect leatherback migratory routes

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Californian orcas used specialised tactics for hunting whale calves

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Damaged coral reefs can recover quickly after restoration work

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