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Furry Genes

All our ancestors had plenty of fur. According to a new study on relatively hairless mammals, we still have the means to be hirsute. Those genes, it seems, have simply been switched off.

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Retracted Science

Retracted Science

High-profile COVID-19 retractions raised concerns about data oversight in 2020 and in 2021 the retracted studies are still being routinely cited.

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Small World Entry

Small World Entry

Nikon’s Small World showcases the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. Applications are now open for the 2023 awards.

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Black Hole Scale

Black Hole Scale

NASA’s new animation gives a sense of the amount of space dominated by a supermassive black hole – the scale is hard to comprehend!

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Life in academia

Life In Academia

Dr Matthias Rillig gives advice for PhD students, postdocs and group leaders on how to navigate the various challenges that academia presents.

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