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Deadly fungus makes sick frogs jump far, possibly to find mates

Verreaux’s alpine tree frog gets a boosted jump when infected with a common fungus Robert Valentic/naturepl.com Chytrid fungus is a

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Have we found a greener way to do deep-sea mining?

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Astronomers may have glimpsed evidence of the biggest stars ever seen

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Mathematicians say Google’s AI tools are supercharging their research

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Rapid melt from Antarctica could help preserve crucial ocean current

Melting ice in Antarctica could have an impact on ocean currents JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images While the melting of

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Chemical computer can recognise patterns and perform multiple tasks

Molecules can be used for computing Shutterstock/ImageFlow A chemical computer made from a network of enzymes can perform a variety

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James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, has died aged 97

Molecular biologist James Watson helped reveal DNA’s hidden shape Everett Collection Historical / Alamy Stock Photo James Watson, one of

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Digital map lets you explore the Roman Empire’s vast road network

The Roman road network mapped by Itiner-e Itiner-e A comprehensive new map of Roman roads has boosted the known size

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SpaceX’s Starlink and other satellites face growing threat from sun

Starlink satellite trails, as seen from space Don Pettit/NASA The number of satellites in orbit is growing at a tremendous

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Your flight emissions are way higher than carbon calculators suggest

Contrails from jet engines can add to the warming effect of flying Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy If you’ve been using carbon