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An analysis of ancient animal bones found in Germany suggests that Neanderthals extracted grease from them to gobble up 125,000 years ago.

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Researchers examine how the use of animal testing to identify endocrine-disrupting substances in the EU can be reduced.

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Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet – sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife ...