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Until now, common toads were thought to be terrestrial. The highest toad in this study was found three metres up a tree – and scientists say there is a chance the toads might be venturing even higher.This is the first time that the tree…

Lithium extraction from the deep sea, overfishing of deeper-water species, and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are among fifteen issues experts warn we ought to be addressing nowBy highlighting future issues, we’re…

Scientists say continuous monitoring of the cholera bug genome is key to preventing outbreaks of new variantsThere’s a real possibility that another cholera variant may emerge with the potential to cause large outbreaksAnkur MutrejaA new…

Sniffing or licking other dogs’ genitalia – the common site of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour – can spread this unusual cancer to the nose and mouth.Although canine transmissible cancer can be diagnosed and treated fairly easily,…

Astronomers have made a record-breaking measurement of a black hole’s spin, one of two fundamental properties of black holes. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows this black hole is spinning slower than most of its smaller cousins. This…

The ten organisations in Great Britain that carry out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary and scientific research - have today released their annual statistics.Animal research continues to be an…

One of the most distant known galaxies, observed in the very earliest years of the Universe, appears to be rotating at less than a quarter of the speed of the Milky Way today, according to a new study involving University of Cambridge…

A new partnership involving Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and the University’s Faculty of Education, brings medical training using “mixed reality” technology one step closer. The project aims to make consistent, high-level and…

Healthy food cues standing alone don’t prompt healthier buying decisions, but they may counter advertising for sugary and fatty foods, says study co-authored by Cambridge researchers.People making food-buying choices are often faced with…

Researchers studying mice have found the first evidence of how a mother’s gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby.This study, carried out in mice, identifies the maternal microbiome as…