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The world is full of living gold, which is more valuable than riches

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The world is full of living gold, which is more valuable than riches

From the jewel scarab beetle to the golden mole, the natural world brims with treasure. We must agree, at a vast, global, political level, to protect it, says Katherine Rundell

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AIs built by Meta beat human experts at Diplomacy

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Artificial intelligence is being asked to predict the future of AI

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A functional MRI scan showing stimulation in the brain

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Mind-reading AI works out what you are thinking from brain scans

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Black widow spiders remember their prey if it is stolen

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Meta’s text-to-audio AI can create common sounds and generate music

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EXF91J Scuba diver approaches adult female humpback whale and younger male escort, Roca Partida, Revillagigedo, Mexico

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Two eye-opening new books delve into the world of animal communication

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AI can tell which buildings are energy efficient from the outside

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Watching someone itch can trigger the same impulse in others

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Why itching can be contagious: Reflex pathway is identified in mice

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Wild boar appear destructive, but they make excellent conservationists

Environment

Wild boar appear destructive, but they make excellent conservationists

Keystone species such as wild boar, eagles and lynx were managing the planet quite well for millions of years before humans got involved. We must cherish them, says Benedict Macdonald

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Lemurs hug tree trunks to cool down when temperatures top 30°C

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Woodpecker brains process their own tree-drumming as if it's birdsong

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A third of scientists working on AI say it could cause global disaster

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AI climate negotiators can debate 100 years worth of policy in seconds

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