New Scientist recommends Attenborough documentary Making Life on Earth

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Prof Kathy Willis responds to research showing that the poorest areas in the country face the deepest cuts to green spacesThe new research covered in your report (England’s poorest areas face deepest cuts to green space under planning law changes, report finds, 4 June) highlights the stark inequalities that exist across England when it comes to accessing nature-rich places and unlocking the many health, wellbeing and economic benefits that they can provide. In short, the research has found...

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The Last Evolution, by John W Campbell Jr. (1932)

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Last Evolution, by John Wood Campbell This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

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Genetically modified worms can now produce and deliver drugs inside a living body, scientists say

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New Scientist recommends Attenborough documentary Making Life on Earth

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