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1. Seasonal storminess, should we be concerned?

   Scientists give long-term perspective for unsettled British summers

2. Conservation breakthrough

   Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

3. Conservation breakthrough - Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

   A new study has revealed that drones fitted with a standard camera are able to detect chimpanzee nests, saving conservation researchers hours of ground work.

4. Unpublished gems make up The Novella Award shortlist

   Critically acclaimed international writers

5. Prize-giving ceremony celebrates teaching, research and knowledge transfer activities

   Built Environment and industry partners recognise the achievements of outstanding students

6. Happy Hamsters

   Hamsters are the ubiquitous childhood pet: cute, cuddly, ready to sink their teeth deep into your finger … But how can you tell if your hamster is happy?

7. Mongooses take life-threatening risks to mate with partners from rival groups

   Romeo and Juliet roles for banded mongooses

8. Measuring natural capital

   A new study has added evidence to the argument that placing an economic value of goods and services from the natural environment has the potential to achieve sustainable outcomes.

9. UN Report Warns Borneo’s Orangutans Face Severe Threats from Land Cover and Climate Change

   Over 80 percent of the orangutan’s remaining habitat in Borneo could be lost by the year 2080 if the island’s current land-use policies remain intact.

10. Improving animal welfare

    Happy Hamsters: Examining the effect of emotions on cognitive processes in pets