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Learning on the fly: Computer model links insect and mammalian learning

May 7, 2021
News
Even the humble fruit fly craves a dose of the happy hormone, according to a new study from the University of Sussex which shows how they may use dopamine to...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Developmental Biology, Earth & Environmental, Genetics, Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Pathology, Zoology
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Some like it hot – our May/June issue cover story on thermophiles as biotechnological targets

April 28, 2021
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Thermophiles are fascinating microorganisms that include fungi, algae, cyanobacteria, and protozoa. Tom Graham discusses how to measure thermophilic microbial growth as a step towards understanding these fascinating and potentially highly...
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Making music with spiders webs and talking arachnid: discover more at ACS Spring 2021

April 12, 2021
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Imagine being able to talk to spiders in their own language! Scientists report that they have translated the structure of a web into music, which could help them communicate to...
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Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Botany, Environment, Zoology
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Bioluminescence: a life study of ocean light

March 30, 2021
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Bioluminescence is visually magical and has inspired many scientists to dive deep to discover its secrets. As a result of this research, some fantastic research tools have been developed that...
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COVID waste is killing animals – how to pick COVID PPE litter safely

March 26, 2021
Feature
How many times have you stepped over someone else's lost or discarded facemask crushed in the dirt beneath your feet, grimaced and thought "how disgusting!" Were you even tempted to...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials
Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Covid-19, Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environment, Health, In Depth, Life Sciences, Materials, Materials Science, Policy, Zoology
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Tracking mosquito flight patterns in 3D using digital holography and mathematics

March 12, 2021
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Researchers have been asked to use large field-of-view digital holography to accurately apply 3D tracking to mosquito flight. By capturing the diffraction pattern of mosquitoes in a telecentric volume, the...
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Crowd research recovers biodiversity as 17 previously lost plant species are rehabilitated

March 9, 2021
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Imagine rediscovering not one, but seventeen species that had been designated as extinct? A well organised network of researchers across research institutions, universities, museums, botanic gardens and biobanks has demonstrated...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Environment
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Vital biodiversity collections face drop in specimen deposits

January 1, 2021
News
Kansas researchers argue that expanded biodiversity infrastructure will be an essential front line of defense in pandemic preparedness in the wake of COVID-19 as preserved specimens capture the community of...
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Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Developmental Biology, Environment, Environmental, Genetics, Life Sciences, Zoology
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Botanical biodiversity banked: Happy anniversary MSBKew

November 24, 2020
Feature
Kew Gardens is a magical destination, delighting tourists young and old with its enormous tress, beautifully laid out plant beds and incredible glass houses. Walking around is to step into...
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Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Environment, Genetics, In Depth
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#DryLabsRealScience: Teaching practicals without labs

November 16, 2020
Insight
Wondering how to teach wet science, forensics and laboratory best practice remotely? Or have you already found an engaging solution you are happy to share? Here Ian Turner, Professor in...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
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