Biodiversity
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The word genomics has been flying around the scientific community for some decades, a synonym for a powerful genetic tool. Genomic tools are used to unveil the mysteries that are hidden within an organism’s genetic information, revealing what makes them the species they are. But let’s first explain what genomics is. The genetic material of…
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When was the last time you visited your local park? What flowers did you see? Were there bees on those flowers? Urban green spaces are important for many reasons. They bring joy to people nearby, provide opportunities for exercise, and help our mental health. Pollinators benefit significantly from urban parks as they often have flowers…
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Imagine that you have been having a lot of fun collecting insects for months for an exciting entomological project, and you end up with dozens of samples, each one with hundreds or even thousands of insects. You feel ready, have a lot of fun scanning the first sample and are amazed by the wonderful diversity…
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Figure 1: Tardigrade illustration (with thanks to!) © David Krenz If you walk down a busy city street, surrounded by cars, buses, and the urban smog of traffic, it might be hard to imagine that another world exists just a few centimetres away. Yet within the mosses and lichens covering the bark of street trees,…
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