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Australian scientists find coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef’s far north

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Dr. Sarah Adams

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian researchers have found coral bleaching around six islands in the far northern parts of the Great Barrier Reef, ...

Octopus DNA reveals collapse of Antarctic ice sheet is “close”

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Scientists investigating how Antarctica’s ice sheets retreated in the deep past have turned to an innovative approach: studying the genes of octopuses ...

Octopus DNA seems to confirm scientists’ theory about a long-standing geological mystery

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A study of ...

Globster-Like ‘Mermaid’ Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea, Puzzling Experts

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Dr. Sarah Adams

The white lump of rotten flesh is in the shape of a mermaid. Scientists are perplexed and eager to learn more about ...