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Zebrafish study to help tackle human aggression

Zebrafish study to help tackle human aggression

Scientists from the University of Leicester hope to learn how to control human aggression by studying zebrafish. Scientists say fish...

Competition for breeding leads to new species of fish

Competition for breeding leads to new species of fish

Cichlids were studied in Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Scientists make find after study of cichlid fish in East Africa A...

Conservation science centre launched by RSPB

Conservation science centre launched by RSPB

The RSPB will be studying while numbers of turtle doves are in decline. Initiative dedicated to saving threatened bird species The...

Salmonella warning issued to reptile handlers

Salmonella warning issued to reptile handlers

In the last eight months, at least four cases of salmonella infection in Forth Valley have been linked to bearded...

Badger cull report findings leaked to media

Badger cull report findings leaked to media

The findings of an independent panel have been leaked and reported by the BBC. Pilots failed on effectiveness and humaneness,...

Birds under threat of extinction from fire ants

Birds under threat of extinction from fire ants

Fire ants are the latest threat that could lead to the extinction of the Tahiti monarch Appeal launched to ensure...

Scientists predict impacts of invasive species

Scientists predict impacts of invasive species

Largemouth bass Research breakthrough uncovers behaviour characteristics Scientists may now be able to predict the ecological impact of invasive species...

Orang-utan death could signal new zoonotic parasite

Orang-utan death could signal new zoonotic parasite

The death of an orang-utan at Milwauke Zoo could be due to a new zoonotic parasite scientists have warned. Rapid...

Mice show no fear in brain study

Mice show no fear in brain study

The study looked at how memories associated with fear are formed, and how that fear can be manipulated. Scientist find...

Honeybee diseases spread to wild bees

Honeybee diseases spread to wild bees

Scientists say disease management policies should consider threats to wild bees. Researchers call for changes to honeybee management Common diseases...