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Aboriginal people harvested this native grass for millennia. Scientists have now found an odd trait in its DNA
Seen from the air, Channel Country resembles a vibrant and vast tapestry, with a network…
New data on UK cosmetic product safety notifications
OPSS has published new data from the Submit a Cosmetic Products Notification system (SCPN) which forms part of its activity…
Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation
A surprisingly large number and diversity of bee species – 74 out of 96 tested…
Ukraine’s defence shake-up exposes rift in Zelensky’s inner circle
For the second time in a year, there have been public protests in Ukraine in…
Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban…
New resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data
PackUK, on behalf of the four UK nations, is introducing a resubmission deadline of 1 September 2026.…
Australia’s most diverse marsupial predators have been hiding their origins for millions of years
When you think of carnivorous marsupials, you probably picture the Tasmanian devil or perhaps a…
Republicans control Congress, so why is Trump’s SAVE America Act stuck?
President Donald Trump’s obsession with unfounded claims of election fraud has defined his second term…
EU and Portugal team up to keep brightest tech talents at home
The European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, concluded a high-level country visit…