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Himalayan balsam’s damaging impact on rivers revealed in new Stirling study
New research, carried out in partnership with Newcastle University, has shown that the species can disrupt the physical stability of ecosystems in ways that can have far-reaching consequences. Including significantly weakening riverbanks over winter.
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Award-winning study into Scotland's most vulnerable children receives new funding
A new phase of research will track looked after children through adolescence and early adulthood.
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Major research project to transform dementia care in Kenya
Misconceptions, lack of dementia awareness and limited research mean people are stigmatised and overlooked
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