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With a host of new pests and diseases attacking the United Kingdom’s native treescape, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank is tackling the threat by establishing the country’s first national collection of tree seeds – the UK National Tree Seed Project. ... more »

People across the UK are being encouraged to examine the trees where they live, work or go to school as OPAL's seventh survey on tree health opens today. The survey, designed in collaboration with Forest Research and FERA, includes activities such as identifying tree species, measuring height and examining trees for signs of poor health. ... more »

Why do rose petals have rounded ends while their leaves are more pointed? ... more »

Two scientists from the John Innes Centre have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, the premier scientific accolade in the UK. Their breakthroughs in fundamental research have pioneered advances in antibiotic discovery and in crop improvement from which we all benefit. ... more »