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Hooke Folio - Turning the Pages

The pages of the 17th century Hooke folio – which were lost for centuries – have been brought into the 21st century and are available to everyone using state of the art digital ’Turning the Pages’ technology.

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Science in the News - Wednesday 10 October 2007
10 Oct 2007

Research at Exeter and Brunel universities has shown that walking alone is insufficient to maximise chances of a long and healthy life. In Preventive Medicine the scientists recommend that vigorous exercise should be included in advice to help people stay fit.

Humans act as shields to protect baby moose
10 Oct 2007

When it’s time for moose to give birth they move away from predators and closer to people, according to a new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The study, published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters, shows that by moving closer to humans and roads prior to giving birth moose avoid bears.

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MEP-Scientist Pairing Scheme 2007

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The European Parliament and Commission are organising a pan European "Member of the European Parliament - Scientist Pairing Scheme" for 2007.

 

What is foot and mouth disease?

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Hooke folio

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Share in the discoveries made by researchers as they study an historic folio written by Robert Hooke.

 

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