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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...

Simba is going home

Simba is going home

Simba the lion was rescued from a circus beast wagon in France but is now going to live in a...

Monkey brain experiment could help paralysed people

Monkey brain experiment could help paralysed people

Scientists have used brain scans from one monkey to control another in an experiment which could eventually help people with...

New code of practice for exotic pets

New code of practice for exotic pets

The code particularly highlights the need to ensure pets do not escape into the wild. Owners and traders urged to...

A fifth of seven-year-olds unable to identify a penguin

A fifth of seven-year-olds unable to identify a penguin

Children were unable to identify penguins or turtles in the survey commissioned by the National SEA LIFE Centre in Birmingham. Survey also finds...