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First glimpse of sperm whale birth reveals teamwork to support newborn

A female sperm whale has been filmed giving birth for the first time, supported by 10 adult females who lifted the calf out of the water and protected it from predators

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Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes

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Physics

Computer finds flaw in major physics paper for first time

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Life

A variety of jungle animals all use one type of tree as a latrine

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Physics

Temperature gets a new definition using a quantum device

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Technology

Meta and YouTube fined $3 million for harming mental health

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Mathematics

Why prime numbers might not be random after all

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An illustration of the glymphatic system, which is comprised of channels that clear waste from the brain

Health

The brain’s cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer’s proteins

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Life

Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions

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Life

Landmark experiment reveals a big unexpected problem with cloning

A 20-year study has shown that, like photocopying photocopies, cloning doesn't produce perfect copies – with big implications for farming, conservation and de-extinction

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The universe: what have we got wrong?

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Humans

Ancient bones reveal vivid details of a Neanderthal elephant hunt

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Mind

Want to live forever? There are major questions to confront, first 

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Environment

Cancer-causing chemical found to be leaking from gas cookers

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