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What might the reintroduction of beavers mean for the UK’s wild spaces?

Releasing beavers back into the wild in the UK is hoped to have many benefits, but it’s vital we understand both the good and bad consequences, write Joshua Larsen and Annegret Larsen

Rare fossilised dinosaur skin reveals for first time what famous carnivore really looked like

‘Dino skin is more diverse than previously thought,’ say researchers, with South American predator displaying coat made of scales, studs and thorns

How scientists accidentally released butterflies infected by parasitic wasps carrying smaller parasitic wasps

Parasites found lurking within caterpillars like deadly Russian dolls

Squirrels have human-like personality traits that influence how they use their space, study says

Researchers believe findings may lead to better outcomes in wildlife conservation measures

Ask Covid expert Professor Aris Katzourakis anything about ‘breakthrough infections’

The issue of infections among the double-jabbed is on the mind of many. Our science correspondent Samuel Lovett and Covid expert Aris Katzourakis will be on hand to answer your questions

mRNA cancer therapy now in human trials after shrinking mouse tumours

Firm behind the new therapy developed Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

Scientists discover gigantic ‘shark-toothed’ dinosaur that dominated food chain before tyrannosaurs

Scientists say the dinosaur may have been twice the length, and over five times heavier than a tyrannosaur

Oxygen therapy may slow Alzheimer’s, study finds

Breathing pure oxygen could ‘significantly slow its progression and severity’, scientists say

Forget the bend and snap, this is how scorpions do the bend and twist

A new three-dimensional reconstruction of this aggressive body part reveals a special joint that is unique to the animal kingdom, writes Sabrina Imbler

What effect can vision loss have on your brain?

Research suggests that if the brain has to work extra hard to make sense of what our eyes see, it can take a toll on cognitive function, writes Jane E Brody

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