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Chimps are now dying of the common cold and they are all at risk

Earth

Chimps are now dying of the common cold and they are all at risk

The deaths of five Ugandan chimpanzees have been traced to a human cold virus, and DNA tests suggest all African chimps are vulnerable

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pangolin

Life

Shy pangolin hides its face in Mozambique forest

Regulars

Cute cats the size of kittens are seeing their homes destroyed

Earth

Cute cats the size of kittens are seeing their homes destroyed

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Swollen eye is setback for blindness treatment using stem cells

Health

Swollen eye is setback for blindness treatment using stem cells

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A capsized oil tanker is releasing invisible toxins into the sea

Earth

A capsized oil tanker is releasing invisible toxins into the sea

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How besieged ants decide when it’s time to abandon their nests

Life

How besieged ants decide when it’s time to abandon their nests

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Twin Peaks road sign

Life

Iconic tree from Twin Peaks threatened by climate change

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Tasmanian devil

Life

Luck of the devil: How a Tasmanian icon is outwitting cancer

Features

When it comes to animals, even tiny differences are a big deal

Life

When it comes to animals, even tiny differences are a big deal

Culture

Number 4

Humans

Cocktail umbrellas can save Earth from the Anthropocene

On the fourth day of Christmas, we explore the links between artist Mark Dion, Aristotle and how multiple perspectives are needed to solve our problems

Culture

Life

Plants use sand armour to break teeth of attacking caterpillars

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Earth

Our lust for tastier chocolate has transformed the cocoa tree

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Life

Odd fossils hint first complex life hung on long after its time

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Earth

Hardy Antarctic tardigrades may be threatened by climate change

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