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- 1. Copepods: The unsung heroes of the ocean
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We all know the amazing job that bees and birds, as pollinators, do for the planet. But have you heard about the humble copepod?
- 2. Widespread British pollinator losses
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Insects that play an important role in pollination are disappearing from areas of Great Britain.
- 3. It is a tale of survival for plants and insects
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Insect pollinators that have survived the impacts of intensive agriculture may be more able to resist future environmental changes than previously thought.
- 4. Unlocking the mysteries of life giving microbes
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As part of a series of interviews with new NERC Independent Research Fellows, Katherine Helliwell tells us about what motivated her to apply for the scheme and the benefits of getting to grips with phytoplankton.
- 5. Genetic toolkit gives periwinkles seashore advantage
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Periwinkles, struggling to survive the seashore battleground, have developed a genetic toolkit to help them adapt to different environments, a new study shows.
- 6. Scientists take to the skies to measure emissions from Greater Manchester moor fires
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Scientists flew through the plumes of smoke rising from the Greater Manchester moor fires to sample pollution levels.
- 7. Secrets of sudden death of 200,000 antelopes in Central Asia
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In May 2015 the sudden death of more than 200,000 saiga antelopes in Kazakhstan baffled the world.
- 8. Scotland seen by satellites
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The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has used the latest satellite technology to launch new digital maps showing the differences of the UK countryside. The maps show the UK's most built-up, most wooded and most farmed counties.
- 9. UK's most wanted...
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You've probably heard of the harlequin ladybird and you've certainly seen a grey squirrel, but what about others that might be on their way?
- 10. Trees of the sea share their secrets
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Coralline algae are found on nearly every shore in the world and could be holding important clues to climate change. Kelvin Boot explores.
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