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Latest News: Where have all the flowers gone? - How to enjoy Valentine's Day AND help the planet
With Valentines Day just around the corner, the UK is gearing itself up to import tens of thousands of roses to send to loved ones as a symbol of affection. However, across the world, Kenya sees an increasingly devastated ecosystem as this tradition continues.
If you are lucky enough to receive a rose, you are usually more concerned with who it is from, not where it is from, and that is the problem Dr David Harper, Senior Lecturer from the University of Leicesters Department of Biology, has spent years trying to solve through interpreting his scientific research results for local communities' and environmental benefits.
Dr Harper is now involved in a new initiative, starting in September 2010, to stem the drain on the regions natural lifeline, Lake Naivasha. He had just returned from addressing key stakeholders organised by international supermarket buyers - about sustainability issues at the lake and its catchment.
Scientists identify first genetic variant linked to biological ageing in humans |
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Created: Monday 8th of February 2010 02:02:41 PM  Gene discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and age associated diseases... Read More: Scientists identify first genetic variant linked to biological ageing in humans |
Cabinet considers future of Holmfield school |
Created: Friday 5th of February 2010 03:59:58 PM  Cabinet Office2 February 2010Cabinet considers future of Holmfield schoolA decision on whether to propose the closure of Holmfield Primary School will be taken by the County Council’s Cabinet on February 9th. Cabinet members will decide whether to publish a statutory notice, proposing the closure of Holmfield Primary School, Leicester Forest East, after education inspectors OFSTED raised concerns.... Read More: Cabinet considers future of Holmfield school |
Bosworth Battlefield announces Half Term Knight School |
Created: Friday 5th of February 2010 03:59:50 PM Community Services2 February 2010Bosworth Battlefield announces Half Term Knight SchoolChildren can travel back in time this half term at The Bosworth Heritage Centre’s very first Knight School with real hands-on training in the arts of knightly combat. They will learn the skills and endurance that were needed to become a real Medieval knight and work through a program of interactive historical learning.... Read More: Bosworth Battlefield announces Half Term Knight School |
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Loughborough is the second largest town after Leicester in the county of Leicestershire. It is located within the Borough of Charnwood whose administrative centre is in Loughborough. In 2004 it had a population of 57,600. It is home to one of the best Universities in the UK - Loughborough University.
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