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In silico study sheds light on elephants’ cancer resistance

July 16, 2022
Elephants' ability to combat cancer could help develop treatments in humans and also bolster conservationists' efforts to protect the world's largest land mammals.

Arboreal anural amphibians amaze academics

July 9, 2022
A study intended to track tree-dwelling mammal species has uncovered a surprise occupant in the branches – toads.

RSPB report criticises poor regulation of 150 pesticides

July 2, 2022
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has attacked current risk assessments for chemicals used in UK farmland, claiming these are inadequate to guard wildlife.

How food microbiology contract labs can drive sustainable impact

June 19, 2022
Safe and trusted food is essential for the food industry to prosper — especially in today’s landscape of increased transparency.

In agro: field labs and farmer-led research

June 19, 2022
The Innovative Farmers not for profit network brings together farmers and growers with researchers to enable field trials (pun intended). A decade's worth of on-farm trial results demonstrate farmer-led research...

It pays to be pretty if you’re a threatened fish

June 9, 2022
Humans don’t only judge each other unfairly on looks, they do the same when it comes to fish species in danger of extinction.

Our lifestyles are key contributors to river pollution – social prescribing can help

May 25, 2022
A new study demonstrates the significant environmental impact of harmful chemical and biological agents we use in our daily activities and then flush down our drains. Personal care products, detergents,...

Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally

May 4, 2022
A new study has revealed the most intense heatwaves ever across the world – and remarkably some of these went almost unnoticed decades ago. The research, led by the University...

Scientists announce comprehensive regional diagnostic of microbial ocean life using DNA testing

May 4, 2022
Scientists announce comprehensive regional diagnostic of microbial ocean life using DNA testing. Large-scale ‘metabarcoding’ methods could revolutionize how society understands forces that drive the planet’s ability to remove greenhouse gases.

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