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Movie clip reconstructed by an AI reading mice's brains as they watch

Researchers have put together a 30-second movie clip based on a group of mice's brain activity data that was recorded while they watched the footage

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Life

Woolly mammoths had testosterone surges like those of male elephants

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Life

Male elephant seals with large harems die younger

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Animal deaths on UK roads fell sharply during covid-19 lockdowns

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A black-and-white photo of a man dressed in warm furs crouching down next to Balto, a dog that appears to be a dark-furred husky type dog. Behind them is a brick building.

Life

Balto's genome reveals famed sledge dog was a mutt

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Life

Hyenas seen sharing their dens with porcupines and warthogs

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Assassin bugs cover themselves in sticky plant resin to trap prey

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Wild boars get spooked by even a dead wolf

Life

Even a dead wolf is enough to scare a pig

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Image of a nematode worm

Life

Nematode worms get the ‘munchies’ after having cannabis-like substance

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Life

Songbirds sing out of tune if they don't practise every day

If zebra finches are prevented from singing for two weeks, they sing at a lower pitch – but they soon recover once they resume daily practice

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Life

Beetles that receive less care as larvae may become better parents

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Life

Big animals move more slowly than small ones to avoid overheating

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Life

Spotting the way octopus stripes vary could help us conserve them

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Life

Broad-nosed ancient shark was one of earliest fish to smell in stereo

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