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What can AoBBlog do for you?
I’m trying to finish up the annual report today for the Editorial Meeting on June the.. umm… 21st I think. The blog is becoming more
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What was your favourite plant science article in May?
Padlet is a new online tool that helps people to collaborate by posting their thoughts and comments on a virtual board. Contributors can simply access it
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New Weblog Editor Issues Command “Let 1000 flowers bloom – and photograph them for Instagram”
There’s a change of personnel at AoB Blog. We sadly say goodbye to Alan Cann, our Internet Consulting Editor. You can still follow him at
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Life, death and what sphagnum does afterwards
Decomposition of sphagnum moss isn’t just about phylogenetics. Research shows habitat plays an important role.
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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?
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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.
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Horizon scanning for future issues affecting invasive species management: call for participants
Invasive alien species are considered to be a major threat to natural ecosystems, biodiversity, agro-ecosystems and urban areas, and the numerous international agreements that recognise their negative effects reflect worldwide concerns.
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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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Stories of 2015: December
Yesterday’s post didn’t get long to make an impact, but given this month’s top story, I doubt it’ll make much difference. The
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Stories of 2015: November
November was Sweet Potato Awareness Month. Unfortunately Month Awareness Month had passed me by so I only found out when I looked at Wikipedia, compiling this
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Stories of 2015: October
There was a big event in October that caught people’s imaginations. The top story was a surprise 9656 people saw the Hallowe’en post we
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Stories of 2015: September
There was an obvious star attraction in September on our Facebook page, but behind that there was quite a mix of other stories. 8800 viewers made