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New theory suggests sneaky way ocean microbes and minerals may have oxygenated Earth

New Theory Suggests Sneaky Way Ocean Microbes And Minerals May Have Oxygenated Earth

A mix of biology and geology.

1 hour ago

There is something similar among many species at risk of extinction

There Is Something Similar Among Many Species at Risk of Extinction

We know what needs to be done.

3 hours ago

Recently unearthed skull with knife-like teeth could be new species of basilosaurus

Recently Unearthed Skull With Knife-Like Teeth Could Be New Species of Basilosaurus

A predator of the ancient depths.

5 hours ago

The Great Barrier Reef has been struck with another 'widespread' bleaching event

The Great Barrier Reef Has Been Struck With Another 'Widespread' Bleaching Event

Oh no.

7 hours ago

A surprise finding about mouse vision could change our view of cognition

A Surprise Finding About Mouse Vision Could Change Our View of Cognition

They can do what now?

10 hours ago

There's a secret to the perfect wake-up sound, and scientists think they've cracked it

There's a Secret to The Perfect Wake-Up Sound, And Scientists Think They've Cracked It

Tune-up your mornings

22 hours ago

Why one invasive insect species could kill 1.26 million trees in the US by 2050

Why One Invasive Insect Species Could Kill 1.26 Million Trees in The US by 2050

This is not good.

1 day ago

We finally have a genetic link between ovarian cancer and this common disorder

We Finally Have a Genetic Link Between Ovarian Cancer And This Common Disorder

This could be so helpful.

1 day ago

Scientists discover new microscopic organisms in the depths of the Atacama Trench

Scientists Discover New Microscopic Organisms in The Depths of The Atacama Trench

Deep-sea oddities.

1 day ago

Surprise! We still haven't found Planet Nine

Surprise! We Still Haven't Found Planet Nine

Where are you, pesky thing?

1 day ago

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