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Humans driving marine life to extinction, study finds
The selective extinction of large-bodied animals may have ‘serious consequences’ for the health of marine ecosystems. Larger marine animals more...

Treasury’s chief mouser enlisted as a tour guide
Sporting his trademark red polka dot bow tie, Gladstone was fitted with a camera to give the public a unique...

Household hazards – the ground floor
Jane Ellison looks at the potential toxins to which pets are most exposed in our kitchens and living rooms… ...

Patients treated for Zika in Northern Ireland
Zika virus is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Risk to the public ‘very low’ A...

Response to concerns over primate brain studies
Scientists raised concerns about the level of suffering involved in many neuroscience experiments. Scientists say experiments are crucial for fighting...

Dogs Trust ‘concerned’ over greyhound review
Dogs Trust are ‘dismayed’ that Defra may only consider minimal changes to improve the 2010 regulations. Charity says Defra has...