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The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can be done

The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can be done

Nature

April 26, 2026

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All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

Space

April 24, 2026

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Meet kungaka – ‘the hidden one’. This ancient lizard could be the rarest reptile in Australia

Meet kungaka – ‘the hidden one’. This ancient lizard could be the rarest reptile in Australia

Nature

byWarlpa Thompson

April 23, 2026

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Insects in the tropics are already near their heat limits – climate change could push many beyond survival

Insects in the tropics are already near their heat limits – climate change could push many beyond survival

Nature

April 23, 2026

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Why are sunsets so pretty in winter? There’s a simple explanation

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Why are sunsets so pretty in winter? There’s a simple explanation

nelo2309/Shutterstock Chloe Wilkins, University of Newcastle If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in…

byChloe Wilkins

June 12, 2025