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Life reached land a billion years ago

A University of St Andrews scientist has discovered that life colonised the land more than a billion years ago, far earlier than previously thought.

Date
9 September 2002
Category
Research

Call for earwigs in classrooms

A University of St Andrews biologist claims that earwigs could become a valuable learning resource for Scottish school pupils.

Date
2 April 2002
Category
Research

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