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Close-up image of brain cancer cells wins photography prize

20 February 2020

A brain cell image has won the Institute of Cancer Research Science and Medical Imaging Competition, with images of melanoma cells and cancer-halting microparticles among other notable entries
Blue tits learn to avoid gross food by watching videos of other birds

Blue tits learn to avoid gross food by watching videos of other birds

20 February 2020

Blue tits and great tits don’t need to taste unpleasant foods to avoid them – they can learn not to try them by seeing another bird’s disgusted response, even if it’s only on video

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