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Squirrels to be given contraceptives 6

Squirrels to be given contraceptives

(Scotsman) Squirrels are to be given contraceptives in a project approved by Scottish ministers, The Scotsman has learned. The Executive has agreed to fund research into immuno-contraception for Scotland’s grey squirrel population. Ministers want...

Light ‘frozen’ in its tracks 0

Light ‘frozen’ in its tracks

(New Scientist) A pulse of light has been stopped in its tracks with all its photons intact, reveal US physicists. In a vacuum, light travels at the phenomenal speed of 300,000,000 metres per second....