A deep-sea octopus, Muusoctopus, wins “Mollusc of the Year 2025” as its genome is set to be sequenced for the first time.

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The bestselling children's author talks about learning rhyme from Judi Dench, the legacy of 'The Gruffalo' – and touring ...

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