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The oldest cheloniellid arthropod

September 10, 2015
The image displays the oldest representative of the cheloniellid arthropods.

How to write a paper (part 2)

September 7, 2015
Panic, co-authors and funny cats – you can put it off no longer, time to knuckle down in part 2 of Dr Matthew Partridge’s…

GM insect control spin-out sold for $160 million

September 4, 2015
Oxford University spin-out Oxitec – a company developing new ways of controlling insects and pests – has been sold for $160 million (£103 million) to a US synthetic biology company....

A ‘good book’ to believe in…

September 1, 2015
Over the last few months on my way to the office I have been regularly told that I am going to hell. An elderly woman – who, despite her years,...

Scottish ban on GM crops: A short-sighted move?

August 25, 2015
Scotland is set to ban the growing of genetically modified crops. The Scottish Government say this is an attempt to protect the country’s “clean, green status” but, says Professor Huw...

Don’t neglect your water

August 25, 2015
Next generation sequencing is a complex endeavour with advanced equipment, well developed methodologies and incredibly detailed analysis. But, say Estelle Riché and Sean P. Kennedy, don’t forget the basics –...

Cutesy language of modern space discovery…is it needed?

August 24, 2015
Cutesy language of modern space discovery...is it needed?

£40 million for a biomedical engineering centre

August 21, 2015
Imperial College London has received £40 million from Michael Uren and his foundation to build a biomedical engineering centre. The Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub – named after its...

Should Tom have defecated near Jerry?

August 17, 2015
A small brown mouse peers tentatively from its nest. As it emerges – confidence growing – a creak in the wooden floor beneath its paws betrays its presence.

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