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Dolphins use specific whistles as names
African bottlenose dolphins join the list of dolphins known to use signature whistles to address each other – similar to how humans use names.
November 27, 2014
Neanderthals bred with modern humans, study confirms
Advanced genetic analysis and statistical modeling have confirmed that early humans mated with Neanderthals.
April 17, 2014
New ozone-depleting chemicals discovered in the atmosphere
Scientists have found four new gases that harm Earth's ozone layer, despite bans.
March 10, 2014
Hummingbird memory
New research suggests the tiny birds may have what might be called an episodic memory – a trait previously thought unique to humans.
October 30, 2013
Lowest temperature for life discovered
Scientists have pinpointed the lowest temperature at which simple life can live and grow.
August 26, 2013
Pollution slows coral reef growth
Fine particles produced by burning fossil fuels are slowing coral reef growth, say scientists.
April 8, 2013
Bee brain study reveals pesticide effect
The brain function of important pollinators can be affected by pesticides even at low concentrations, say scientists.
April 2, 2013
Camels once lived in the high arctic
A new way of identifying fossils has enabled scientists to show ancient camels roamed the high Arctic Circle.
March 11, 2013
Plastic fragments found in fish
Scientists have found tiny fragments of plastic in the digestive systems of fish pulled from the English Channel.
January 21, 2013
Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013
A team of researchers has identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013.
December 26, 2012
