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A baby having its umbilical cord cut

Health

Umbilical blood cells kill cancer quicker than adult cells

Blood cells from donated umbilical cords fight leukaemia far better than adult blood, suggesting we've underestimated the power of the fetal immune response

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So long, suckers: Would it be safe to wipe out mosquitoes?

Life

So long, suckers: Would it be safe to wipe out mosquitoes?

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Orangutan

Life

First case of lethal female aggression seen in orangutans

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A patient-looking giraffe mother allowing five young giraffes of varying sizes to suckle

Life

Baby giraffes steal milk, and adults let them do it

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Rod shaped Pseudomonas bacteriabacteria

Life

Speargun-toting superbugs end up shooting each other

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Raven on perch

Life

Ravens' fear of unseen snoopers hints they have theory of mind

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Reed warbler

Life

Europe's song birds perfect their tunes when wintering in Africa

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Donald Trump

Life

Trump's primate-like posturing got him to poll position in Iowa

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Honeybees know it’s going to rain, so work more before it starts

Life

Honeybees know it’s going to rain, so work more before it starts

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Octopuses resolve conflicts with many-armed body language

Life

Octopuses resolve conflicts with many-armed body language

Often thought of as solitary animals, octopuses have been observed changing colour and posture to prevent confrontations in crowded spots from escalating

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Health

Overactive brain pruning in teens could cause schizophrenia

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Technology

Wearable sweat sensor shows how hydrated you are during workouts

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Life

All you need to know about whale strandings in the UK and Europe

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Life

First warm-blooded lizards switch on mystery heat source at will

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