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News
New sabre-toothed species reveals 'unprecedented' impact of largest ever extinction
A new fossil predator has offered an insight into the chaotic final years of the largest extinction of all time over 250 million years ago.
26 May 2023 -
What on Earth?
Axolotls: Meet the amphibians that never grow up
These characterful creatures also have amazing regeneration abilities.
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Behind the Science Justin Isip on the challenges of doing a PhD
Justin chats about the challenges involved in getting a PhD placement and maintaining a work-life balance.
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Science news
Around 90% of species in prospective deep-sea mining zone are unnamed
Many regions of the deep sea are currently being explored for the potential to mine them.
25 May 2023