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New dipping solution turns the whole fish into valuable food

June 16, 2021
When herring are filleted, more than half their weight becomes a low-value ‘side stream’ that never reaches our plates – despite being rich in protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids....

Are UK Zoos putting the Con in Conservation?

May 27, 2021
A shocking new report published by Born Free highlights that the majority of species found in the UK’s Consortium of Charitable Zoos (CCZ) are not classified as threatened species. It...

Giant sea lizard fossil shows diversity of life before asteroid hit

May 14, 2021
A further species discovery confirms the abundance and diversity of giant marine lizards in the Cretaceous period. Eight metres long, with small eyes, huge jaws and snake-like tongues, Pluridens serpentis...

Bioluminescence: a life study of ocean light

March 30, 2021
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...

Do octopuses’ arms have a mind of their own?

November 4, 2020
Often described as aliens, octopuses are one of most unusual creatures on the planet, with three hearts, eight limbs and a keen intelligence. They can open jars, solve puzzles and...

Improving the luck of the horseshoe crab

September 21, 2020
Following some recent media controversy, Allen Burgenson, and Glenn Gauvry update our original July 2015 coverage and give us the real story behind the acceptance by the major Pharmacopeia of...

Laboratory News podcast – life on the back of a turtle with Dr Jeroen Ingels

August 5, 2020
"I didn't realise that it is basically impossible to stop a turtle physically... it just rolls you over"

The truth about turtles

July 19, 2020
A research team from Florida State University (FSU) has discovered a world of microscopic life on the back of loggerhead turtles which might explain the geographic spread of aquatic meiofauna....

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