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Termites, Ants Dig Up Gold And Mineral Deposits
Scientists have discovered an ingenious way of finding new gold and mineral deposits: by analyzing the nests of ants and termites.
Corals Are Retreating From Equator, Study
Marine scientists warn that corals could retreat from equatorial seas and oceans as the Earth continues to warm.
Zinc Could Treat Lethal Australian Box Jellyfish Sting
Lethal stings from the Australian box jellyfish could be treated with zinc, according to new research.
We Are Living Longer, But With More Illness
Australians may be living longer, but they are also spending more time living with illness, according to a new global study.
Giant Trees Are Dying, Experts Say
The largest living organisms on the planet, the big, old trees that harbor and sustain countless birds and other wildlife, are dying.
A Network Of ‘Painful’ Genes
An international team of scientists has described a 'network map' of genes involved in pain perception.
Graphene Macrostructures Inspired By Cork
Scientists have taken inspiration from one of the oldest natural materials to develop macroscopic structures of graphene.
Deadly Sea Snakes: Alike But Not The Same
The lethal beaked sea snake is actually two species which separately evolved to give identical snakes.
In The Mekong, Science – Not Guesswork – Must Prevail
With the livelihoods of 60 million people on the line, science - not guesswork - must prevail, writes WWF International Director General Jim Leape.
