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Sea life recovered from Permian mass extinction faster than we thought
A diverse set of fossils from China shows that a complex marine ecosystem existed 251 million years ago, shortly after a mass extinction wiped out most…
UK government announces new science department and minister
Former universities minister Michelle Donelan is appointed head of newly-created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in mini-reshuffle. The United Kingdom has a new government department…
Largest-ever study of journal editors highlights ‘self-publication’ and gender gap
Analysis shows that some researchers publish a considerable proportion of their own work in journals they edit. The gender gap among senior journal editors is bigger…
Human waste could help tackle a global shortage of fertiliser
Tests on cabbage plants suggest fertilisers derived from human urine and faeces are safe and could help bring down food prices. Fertilisers derived from recycled human…
Urban lizards have gene mutations that help them adapt to city life
Anole lizards living in three cities in Puerto Rico have mutations in genes linked to immune function, limb and skin development, which may help them thrive…
Ship Noise Kills Crabs’ Libidos
For green crabs, ship noise is like an anti–Barry White. The constant thrum of ship engines and other human noises can be a real nuisance for…