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Forum: The horsetail's tale - A relic from the Palaeozic era

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Root and branch in the groves of academe: Scientists from Newton on have adopted the tree as a symbol. From stately, spreading giant to the tiniest twig and leaf, trees and their various parts have become the commonest images in all branches of science

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Forum: Nature strikes back - It has a knack of making its presence felt

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The mini explorers of Middle Earth: Unlike many fully fledged adults, toddlers make good navigators. How do they develop the skills of map reading?

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Science: Supercooled squirrels practise fuel economy

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Science: How hoppers keep their bearings on the beach

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