42 h. ago These parrots came to Los Angeles as pets – then went wild. Now scientists are unlocking their mysteries

Once escapees from the pet trade, Los Angeles’s feral parrots have become a vibrant part of city life, and could even aid conservation in their native homelandsA morning mist hung over the palm trees as birds chattered and cars roared by on the streets of Pasadena. It was a scene that evoked a tropical island rather than a bustling city in north-east Los Angeles county.“It feels parrot-y,” says Diego Blanco, a research assistant at Occidental College’s Moore zoology lab, nodding to the verdant flora that surrounds us: tall trees and ornamental bushes with berries. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Lingo: Simple food swaps that can dramatically improve glucose stability

Lingo works to enhance glucose stability and assist individuals in making improved dietary choices.

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5 d. ago Assisted dying age of consent in Scotland raised to 18 after MSP argues '16 is a little bit too young'

MSPs are scrutinising legislation which would enable Scots suffering from terminal illnesses to request medical assistance to end their life.

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1 week ago School's heartbreaking tribute as teaching assistant dies and son charged with murder

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2 w. ago Emmerdale's James Moore 'in tears' as he takes on impressive challenge in tribute to dad

Emmerdale's Ryan Stocks actor James Moore has taken on the task of climbing the height of Scotland's tallest mountain in memory of his late dad while raising money for charity

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3 w. ago Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules

Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a yearFriends and family of a British overseas territory (BOT) citizen who died after the UK refused him medical assistance have called for reform of “flawed” policies governing healthcare for the territories.Robert Baker, a 63-year-old dual citizen of Jamaica and Montserrat, died on Friday, after travelling to Jamaica to receive treatment for blackouts that was unavailable in the British overseas territory of Montserrat. Continue reading...

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last month Pollok FC manager set to run Malaga marathon in memory of tragic goalkeeping coach

Stewart Maxwell will take on his first ever full marathon at the age of 49 to raise funds for Men Matter Scotland following the tragic passing of Brian McNeil.

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