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Colossal’s bold announcements have drawn criticism from many scientists, but the billion-dollar firm is not backing down.

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Having a lot of withdrawn papers will soon count against institutions but some warn the policy could create issues.

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Submersible dives reveal a startling diversity of life in the depths of the Pacific Ocean — plus, how respiratory infections ...