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Microplastic pollution reduces animal life at the bottom of lakes
Ancient well may be the world’s oldest wooden architectural structure
Seminal fluid, not just sperm, can influence offspring’s survival
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Analysis
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak an international health emergency
IN DEPTH
Figuring out what the Milky Way looks like is akin to a murder mystery
Comment
Use the science of curing to turn salmon into gravlax at home
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Getting Brexit done: Six huge science issues the UK must resolve
Here’s the secret to the ultimate thrill ride according to science
Antarctica’s doomsday glacier is melting. Can we save it in time?
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Male moths genetically modified to kill females released in the wild
Albatrosses strapped with sensors help spy on illegal fishing boats
Can an N95 face mask protect you from catching the new coronavirus?
Neanderthals may have climbed an active volcano soon after it erupted
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