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Lake sturgeon added to endangered list, but things are looking up

Lake sturgeon added to endangered list, but things are looking up

Brian OwensFeb 13, 2023

Lake sturgeon, one of the largest and oldest species of…

UK government announces new science department and minister

UK government announces new science department and minister

Brian OwensFeb 7, 2023

Former universities minister Michelle Donelan is appointed head of newly-created…

Largest-ever study of journal editors highlights ‘self-publication’ and gender gap

Largest-ever study of journal editors highlights ‘self-publication’ and gender gap

Brian OwensJan 19, 2023

Analysis shows that some researchers publish a considerable proportion of…

Human waste could help tackle a global shortage of fertiliser

Human waste could help tackle a global shortage of fertiliser

Brian OwensJan 19, 2023

Tests on cabbage plants suggest fertilisers derived from human urine…

Urban lizards have gene mutations that help them adapt to city life

Urban lizards have gene mutations that help them adapt to city life

Brian OwensJan 9, 2023

Anole lizards living in three cities in Puerto Rico have…