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10 things you probably didn’t know about… pigeons.

Since we domesticated these harmless birds thousands of years ago, pigeons have been our pets, spies, messengers, royal meals or despised pests. But whether you hate or love them, pigeons are fascinating animals. You don't believe me? You might change your mind after learning these 10 things you probably didn't know about pigeons...…

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Isabel Palacios: promoting biomedical research in Africa

Dr Isabel Palacios is a researcher and co-founder of DrosAfrica, a registered charity that aims to promote the development of biomedical research in Africa by training and establishing a connected community of African researchers. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Palacios to speak about DrosAfrica and her research. …

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Whales dive deep to escape predators

In an empty ocean, even a whale the size of a truck can be prey to vicious predators. So how do these gentle giants avoid getting eaten by predators with sharp hearing and eyesight? New research reveals that beaked whales use a unique silent deep-diving strategy to avoid predation by killer whales. …

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