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Can some people really eat what they like and not gain weight?

Scientists shed light on the diet and lifestyles of the super-lean. An international team of scientists led by the University of Aberdeen and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have for the first time identified what separates heathy underweight people, also known as 'super-lean', from the rest of us.
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Are you going to eat that? Study reveals dog faeces are significant part of foxes' diet

A study that analysed the diet of red foxes in the Scottish Highlands has found that dog faeces are a significant part of their diet, the first time that such a connection has been detected anywhere in the world.
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Global warming may not be as bad for animal reproduction as thought, study suggests

Animals are more likely to mate in warmer environments, a study analysing the impact of climate change on reproductive behaviour has found.
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Soil quality key to increasing crop production and resilience to climate change

New research has found that high-quality cropland soils limit losses in response to warmer climates and support higher yields.
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'Revolutionary' new Science Teaching Hub opened by renowned scientist and broadcaster

The University of Aberdeen's new £35 million Science Teaching Hub has been officially opened by renowned scientist and broadcaster Professor Chris Jackson.
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Dr Jenna Ross receives OBE

Dr Jenna Ross, Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, has been made an OBE in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Birthday Honours list for her contribution to science and agriculture.
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University research honoured at Herald Higher Education Awards

Research led by the University of Aberdeen has been honoured with a top accolade at this year's Herald Higher Education Awards 2022, held last night (Tuesday, 31 May) in Glasgow.
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£2.4m legacy gift to fund PhDs in plant sciences

Applications are now open for four fully funded PhD studentships in plant sciences thanks to a generous legacy gift of £2.4m to the University of Aberdeen Development Trust from former students of the University.
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Diseased dolphins at risk of starvation use muscles to survive

Diseased dolphin populations are using their muscles as an energy source to survive, a conservation study which analysed their metabolism has found.
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Public invited to get their hands dirty as Festival of New Ideas grows

Two new events have been added to the programme for the inaugural Festival of New Ideas which takes place in Aberdeen on May 27 and 28.