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Technology catches up with hummingbirds

Technology catches up with hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are some of the most efficient fliers in the world. Study of hummingbirds could improve robotic vehicles Top of...

Octopus sets brooding record

Octopus sets brooding record

Deep-sea octopus broods her eggs for over four years A deep-sea octopus has been observed brooding its eggs for four...

Scientists strive to improve livestock in tropical climates

Scientists strive to improve livestock in tropical climates

Cattle during a drought in Kenya. Research alliance aims to improve livestock health in developing countries Improving the health and...

Wetlands centre celebrates arrival of Chilean flamingo egg

Wetlands centre celebrates arrival of Chilean flamingo egg

First egg being inspected by a 2013 hand-reared youngster The flamingo egg is the first to be laid at WWT...

One in four vets see cats poisoned with permethrin

One in four vets see cats poisoned with permethrin

PDSA vets see about 20 cases of permethrin poisoning in cats every month. Bob Martin praised for removing products from general...

Bill Gates tours Easter Bush Campus

Bill Gates tours Easter Bush Campus

Bill Gates pictured at Easter Bush with Professor Jonathan Seckl, vice-principal, Edinburgh University. Businessman visits campus at University of Edinburgh...