New material allows for better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells

Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H−) at room temper....

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Could 2024 be the year nature rights enter the political mainstream?

Movement is growing to give legal rights and political representation to nonhuman animals, species and places

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How technology helped archaeologists dig deeper

Digital tools can help us understand ancient cities and the people who lived in them.

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Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs discovered in south-east Asia

There are now seven known species of soft-furred hedgehogs, which look like a cross between a mouse and a shrew

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The wild true stories behind the 21 funniest animal photos of all time: ‘It only lasted half a second, but I was ready’

From a smiley fish to brawling mice and a famous monkey selfie, the people who captured magical wildlife moments explain how they got the shots

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The Oldest Known Burial Site in The World Wasn't Made by Our Species

Paleontologists in South Africa said they have found the oldest known burial site in the world, containing remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans previously thought incapable of complex behavior.

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The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why

Tall. Straight. Abundant flowers. And a stunning trunk. What’s not to like about the spotted gum?

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