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The eureka amoeba

The Eureka Amoeba

Professor Robin Williams explains how a simple amoeba has proved a perfect replacement for animals when researching new epilepsy drugs
The Nuclear Option

The Nuclear Option

Dr Ulli Köster explains how rare radioisotopes, made in world famous physics labs such as CERN, could provide new treatments for cancer
10 Great Citizen Science Projects

10 Great Citizen Science Projects

The only thing more astounding than the popularity of citizen science is the variety of projects available to participants. James Borrell, a conservationist promoting 2013 as 'the year of citizen science', picks some of his personal favourites from around the world...
Aerobiology

Spotlight on: Aerobiology

What is aerobiology? Why is it important? What careers may be available in it?
Quantum biology

A Quantum Leap

Professor Johnjoe McFadden reveals how quantum physics could help explain some of biology’s most mysterious phenomena
Feathering the nest

Feathering The Nest

Dr Charles Deeming explores the subtle factors that will determine the size and shape of individual bird nests this spring
Pest control

Pest Control

Michelle Powell and Dr Andrew Cuthbertson explain how plant scientists must rapidly distinguish between different types of morphologically identical whitefly in order to protect UK crops
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