Bat virus evolution suggests wildlife trade sparked COVID-19 virus emergence in humans
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May 7, 2025, 10:02 am By NULLAt Macquarie Correctional Centre in western New South Wales, a story of collaboration and…T. rex's direct ancestor crossed from Asia to North America, new study finds
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May 7, 2025, 8:19 am By NULLScientists from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) have developed a new…Rooting out plant diseases: Are computers ready to run our farms?
May 7, 2025, 7:16 am By NULLNature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modeling to be effective, but the…Seaweeds are critical for human and planetary health but face extreme challenges, says new report
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May 7, 2025, 3:00 am By NULLIn research published in Advanced Science, investigators describe their ability to reconstruct 3D…How social networks shape the vocal diversity of monk parakeets
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