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Ancient rocks provide clues to Earth’s early history
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Boost for Australian grain industry
New findings could lead to a significant increase in the Australian wheat crop yield -- adding potentially around $1.8 billion to the national economy...
Spring migration is now earlier in European and North American birds
According to a new study, migratory birds in Europe and Canada have substantially advanced the timing of their spring migration due to climate change....
Wild carnivores stage a comeback in Britain
Once-endangered carnivorous mammals such as otters, polecats and pine martens have staged a remarkable comeback in Britain in recent decades, a new review shows.
Non-native pest-controlling wasp identified in Canada prior to formal approval
Thought to be Canada's most promising potential defense against the brown marmorated stink bug (a globally spreading pest of various fruits and vegetables), the...
Insects hijack reproductive genes of grape vines to create own living space on plant
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GM seed use has exploded in India: Socially motivated decisions
After the Indian government liberalized its economy, shops stocking a previously controlled market of public agricultural goods were suddenly flooded with new private brands....
New chimpanzee culture discovered
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Brazilian ethanol expansion subject to limitations
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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