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Critically endangered chimpanzee born at Chester Zoo offers new species hope

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Blood test can predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease a decade before symptoms appear

Stop blaming Avatar-generating AI for needlessly sexualised images – fault the creators instead

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COVID-fighting chemicals identified in sea sponges and marine bacteria

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Mini but mighty: These Close Up Photographer of the Year winners deserve huge applause

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James Webb Space Telescope spots Milky Way-like galaxies lurking in the early Universe

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A male contraceptive pill without unwanted side effects could soon be a reality

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The 19 most mind-blowing science stories of 2022

Ancient stone weapons found in North America

These ancient stone weapons may link the ice age peoples of North America and Northeast Asia

COP15: What is the UN’s 30 by 30 biodiversity target and can we hit it?

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Follow Father Christmas around the globe this Christmas Eve with NORAD’s Santa Tracker

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Screaming therapy: Do rage rooms actually reduce stress?

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COVID: Cause of long-term smell loss may have been discovered

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Snow tyres inspired by polar bear paws could provide better grip