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Baleen whale fossil dated to 19 million years sheds new light on growing large in an ancient
inland sea

"That is too big for a whale from that time."

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Tiny fish, big noise: One of the world’s smallest fish is as loud as a jet engine

It’s the little fish that roared.

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Marine animals wear hats, and their reasons for doing so are varied — and sometimes weird

Broad-brimmed, legionnaire, sombrero — whatever your choice of hat, even moderate UV days call for sun protection atop your noggin (along with the rest of the "slip slop" slogan).

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Scientists make breakthrough in recycling lithium batteries using fruit peels: 'These findings build on our existing body of work

Our team has demonstrated that it is possible to [achieve this] with biodegradable substances.

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Restored coral reefs can grow as fast as healthy reefs after just four years – new study

The transplanted corals grow remarkably quickly. Within a year, fragments have developed into proper colonies.

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Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of How Whales Sing Underwater, New Study Says

A groundbreaking new study reveals that baleen whales — which includes humpbacks — evolved a specialized voice box for sound production underwater.

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Climate threats to coastal infrastructure and sustainable development outcomes

Climate hazards pose increasing threats to development outcomes across the world’s coastal regions by impacting infrastructure service delivery.

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Climate change: 'Ice bumps' reveal history of Antarctic melting

Scientists say they now have a better idea of exactly where and when the margin of Antarctica started melting.

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