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Nightjars at real risk from decreasing genetic diversity, researchers warn
Posted on Tuesday 22 July 2025
There is a significant and concerning decline in the genetic diversity of British nightjar populations over the past two centuries, a study from the University of York has found.
A ‘millet mystery’ in ancient Japan reveals a complex picture of agricultural adoption, research shows
Posted on Monday 21 July 2025
New research into ancient Japanese rice farming suggests that significant technological development does not always mean ‘abandonment’ of cultural practices - particularly culinary traditions.
Wednesday's child is not "full of woe," new study finds, debunking popular nursery rhyme
Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025
A University of York study has found no link between a child's day of birth and their destiny, reassuring parents that the age-old verse is simply “harmless fun.”
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