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Neo-taphonomy: From modern bones to the fossil record in Africa

Jacinto MatheSeptember 28, 2023September 29, 202305 mins

Jacinto Mathe investigates the enigmatic origins of humanity, unraveling the mysteries through the lenses of neo-taphonomy and paleoecology.

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Lights, camera, hope: A glimpse into the Conservation Optimism Film Festival

Anka StankovicSeptember 14, 2023September 22, 2023017 mins

Anka Stankovic reviews the 2023 Good Natured Film Festival, highlighting its blend of environmental narratives and the powerful storytelling.

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The wheels on the bus… return of the flywheel

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 7, 2023October 1, 202308 mins

Joseph Lailey unveils the potential of flywheels in renewable energy storage, tracing their history and their future applications.

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New way of producing fluorochemicals developed

Eleanor Garrigan MattarSeptember 6, 2023September 18, 202305 mins

Eleanor Garrigan Mattar reports on a groundbreaking method developed by Oxford researchers for synthesizing fluorochemicals.

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Lytico-bodig disease origins
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The mystery of the Guam disease

Angelina ShcherbakovaAugust 16, 2023September 7, 202308 mins

Angelina Shcherbakowa delves into the enigma of Guam’s lytico-bodig disease, attempting to trace its potential origins.

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Dinosaur
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Jurassic Park 30 years on—What is a dinosaur dig really like?

Ben IgielmanAugust 14, 2023September 22, 2023011 mins

Ben Igielman outlines the challenging process of real-life dinosaur digs, comparing it to the portrayal in ‘Jurassic Park’.

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Heavily polluted city scape
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Not just for our planet’s sake: The human health cost of climate change

Natalie StevensonAugust 2, 2023September 11, 2023020 mins

Climate change has more negative outcomes than we think, argues Natalie Stevenson, explaining how it affects human health.

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Two fungi with thin stalks on the forest floor
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Music to mushrooms

Deyaanjali DebAugust 1, 2023September 7, 2023017 mins

Deyaanjali Deb describes the wondrous world of fungi, highlighting the unexpected effects of music on the development of mushrooms.

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phosphate causing algae bloom
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Phosphogeddon: Our planet’s phosphate crisis

Olivia AllenJuly 5, 2023August 18, 2023011 mins

Olivia Allen discusses the current state of phosphate in the world and calls for more responsible use of this precious resource.

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A northern fulmar in flight
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Seabird study reveals the danger of microplastics as vector for pathogens

Paris JaggersApril 19, 2023April 29, 202309 mins

A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.

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