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Science newsHistoric specimens highlight the key role viruses play in Arctic ecosystems
The algae could also be of interest in developing new drugs.
21 April 2021 -
Science newsOver four billion plastic particles found in beach sand of remote paradise island
Billions of plastic particles accumulate on remote islands mostly via sea.
16 April 2021 -
Science newsThe hearing of the Ganges river dolphin is unlike any other cetacean
Their hearing may have been why these dolphins survived when all other relatives died out.
31 March 2021 -
Science newsFossil evidence of mysterious 'southern Denisovans' yet to be found
When modern humans arrived in the islands of southeast Asia, they may have encountered a range of ancient human species.
22 March 2021
