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29 November 2017
Bitcoin's bull market, big-beaked birds, rocks on the move and more
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Fertility clinics are fudging IVF stats to look more successful
29 November 2017
Would-be parents seeking IVF treatment use published success rates to choose a clinic – but the stats don't reflect the real chance of getting pregnant
Weird 'underground' flower has evolved to look like a mushroom
29 November 2017
The cast-iron plant's flowers bloom just above the surface of the soil and are often buried. They may mimic mushrooms and serve to attract a surprising pollinator
'Super-spreader' coral could restore trashed Great Barrier Reef
28 November 2017
Most of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef may well be destroyed in the next few decades, but hubs of resilient coral could make larvae to restore it all
Madagascar's lemurs close to extinction after population crash
28 November 2017
Ring-tailed lemurs have experienced a precipitous decline over the last two decades and are now one of the 25 most endangered primates in the world
Huge dose of brain chemical dopamine may have made us smart
23 November 2017
Two “thinking” regions of human brains are much richer in a neurotransmitter called dopamine than the equivalent brain regions in apes and monkeys
Strong bones may be vital for maintaining memory in old age
23 November 2017
A hormone secreted by bone reverses age-related memory loss in mice, hinting that strengthening your bones may protect you from some of the ravages of old age
Birds have childhood sweethearts that they stay with as adults
23 November 2017
Whooping cranes form long-term monogamous relationships, and over half of couples first get together before they are both sexually mature
No, the UK didn't vote that animals can't feel pain or emotion
22 November 2017
Campaigners say a recent UK vote will deny sentience to animals, but the reality is rather different. The real issue is what happens to animal welfare post-Brexit
