Crayfish, weevils and fungi released in UK to tackle invasive species such as Japanese knotweed

Crayfish, weevils and fungi released in UK to tackle invasive species such as Japanese knotweed

Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlifeCrayfish, weevils and fungi are being released into the environment in order to...

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Throwing out flame-retardant furniture can reduce toxic chemicals in blood, study finds

Throwing out flame-retardant furniture can reduce toxic chemicals in blood, study finds

Flame retardants commonly used in furniture are linked to serious health issues, including cancer and thyroid diseaseRemoving old furniture made with flame retardants from people’s homes can...

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Conservative and Christian? US right champions psychedelic drugs

Conservative and Christian? US right champions psychedelic drugs

Texas governor among those to call for expanded access to ibogaine, said to help with treating veterans with PTSDFor half a century, psychedelics largely belonged to the cultural left: anti-war,...

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The medieval Oxford friar who worked out the makeup of planets and stars

The medieval Oxford friar who worked out the makeup of planets and stars

Richard Fishacre used his knowledge of light and colour to argue against ‘fifth element’ theories of the dayAbout 800 years ago, Richard Fishacre, a Dominican friar at the University of Oxford,...

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Cracker jokes and custard chemistry: ways to smuggle science into Christmas

Cracker jokes and custard chemistry: ways to smuggle science into Christmas

Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this ChristmasChristmas may seem like a time for switching off and suspending...

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Call of Duty’s Vince Zampella was a video games visionary

Call of Duty’s Vince Zampella was a video games visionary

Zampella created the template for multiplayer shooters that is still used today, and his cinematic and epic military, sci-fi and Star Wars games thrilled and moved millions• Vince Zampella dies aged...

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