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Are bees pessimistic?

New research has shown that bumblebees respond to stress similarly to humans, and that stressed bees are more likely to make pessimistic decisions.

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Scientists celebrate 30th anniversary of cancer drug breakthrough

Scientists that discovered a life-saving drug to treat cancer patients with a faulty gene are marking a special anniversary, and looking back at the impact their work has had around the world.

Speak for Yersel

New resources will create a digital snapshot of how language is used on the island of Ireland

Comment: Norman coin treasure

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Chloe Duckworth argues that the Norman coin hoard, which has become England’s most valuable treasure, could have been worth a lot more.