Alun Salt
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Overcome your fear of presenting papers with virtual nerves
if you’re looking for an excuse to buy Google Cardboard, a new app for practicing public speaking might be what you’re looking for. But is it actually much help?
Life, death and what sphagnum does afterwards
Decomposition of sphagnum moss isn’t just about phylogenetics. Research shows habitat plays an important role.
When Oedemasia leptinoides likes something, it puts a ring on it
Oedemasia leptinoides likes to nibble a ring around a petiole of a leaf, and then cover the exposed tissue in saliva. Why?
Botanise briefly with the Zooniverse
Looking for a quick botany fix? The Zooniverse has some projects that you can dip into and help save the planet.
Nature and the BBC get it right
Nature Publishing has an initiative to help get the latest newsworthy research into the hands of the public.
Can agriculture cultivate a new variety of CERN?
Pooling resources means large projects can be built that are beyond the funds of any single university.
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