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Briefing Chat: Orcas smashed a sunfish to bits — researchers aren't sure why

In this episode:00:24 The quest to count the Amazon's insects07:31 The orcas that exploded a sunfishThe Guardian: Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing gameTiktok: Orcas vs sunfishSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opi ... Show more

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Earthworks spotted in the Amazon hint at huge ancient civilization

In this episode:00:45 Ancient structures hidden beneath the Amazon’s canopyResearch article: Pärssinen et al.09:15 Research HighlightsNature: It’ll grow on you: live fungi formed into sustainable fashionPhysical Review Fluids: Gourmandie et al.11:48 Tiny fossils represent the ear ... Show more

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