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Names pitched for cheeky smuggled gecko
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Waxworm possible answer to plastic problem
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Jarrod Gilbert: Science losing trust
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Incredible new submarine volcanoes
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NZ tech could reveal planet's largest waves
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Thousands 'March for Science' in honour of Earth Day
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Scientists march in defence of science from politicians.