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Ancient DNA reveals how a chicken virus evolved to become more deadly

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The study concludes that the erosion of natural capital linked with biodiversity loss and environmental degradation generates significant and long-term risks to society, the economy and finance, from increasing the risk and impacts of pandemics, floods an

$5 trillion of nature-related economic risks will amplify climate change, says Oxford study

Climate change
Economics
Environment
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Society
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Researchers define new class of regulatory element in DNA

Biology
Genetics
Medical Sciences
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A pile of disposable e-cigarettes on the ground.

Study finds that vast amounts of waste are caused by single-use e-cigarette batteries

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Sustainability
Net Zero needs carbon capture

Expert Comment: It is remarkable how much we agree. COP28 and the transition from fossil fuels

Climate change
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VALIDATE network receives Medical Research Council grant

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Global health
Health
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