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Scientists have isolated and sequenced more than a century-old RNA from an extinct Tasmanian tiger specimen that had been preserved in a museum.

A new filtration process that aims to extend milk’s shelf life can result in a pasteurization-resistant Microbacterium passing into fluid milk if equipment isn’t properly cleaned early, food scientists have found.

Scientists have found a plant gene that drives the growth of root hairs, the tiny structures that help plants find water and nutrients in the soil.

Human actions are wiping out vertebrate animal species hundreds of times faster than they would otherwise disappear. Researchers are calling for immediate political, economic and social action on unprecedented scales to prevent further extinctions.

Climate change is causing extinctions at an increasing rate, a new study on the Yarrow's spiny lizard by researchers at the University of Arizona shows.

Spice, the synthetic cannabinoid, can be fatal and often causes severe side effects. Researchers have now developed a device that lights up in the presence of illegal drugs and is expected to be cleared for rollout across the UK over the next few months.

Weight loss diets often shun nuts due to their high fat content, but a new study has shown that including almonds in a restrictive diet help people lose weight and improve their cardiometabolic health.

Weather data from several ships bombed by Japanese pilots at Pearl Harbor has been recovered in a rescue mission that will help scientists understand how the global climate is changing.

1,000 reference genomes of the highest quality have now been produced for diverse eukaryotic species across the tree of life, as part of a project from the Sanger Institute.

Hafnium oxide (hafnia) is capable of extended data storage even when power is disconnected and so may be used in the development of new, so-called nonvolatile memory technologies. Researchers have explored the role of the atmosphere in hafnia's abilities.