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Unravelling DNA's structure: a landmark achievement whose authors were not fairly credited

Seventy years ago, two male scientists, Francis Crick and James Watson, proclaimed they had discovered the secret of life: the structure of DNA. Since then, history has acknowledged how Rosalind Franklin was sidelined. But new archive evidence has cast doubt on the widely accepted narrative – that Franklin collected an…

The Conversation

Rosalind Franklin's role in DNA discovery gets a new twist

The story of how scientists discovered DNA's shape may be getting another twist

The Independent UK

Academics find twist in tale of Rosalind Franklin, DNA and the double helix

Authors say scientist’s role was acknowledged at the time of discovery – contrary to popular narrative

The Guardian - UK

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Rosalind Franklin knew DNA was a helix before Watson and Crick, unpublished material reveals

A new paper based on long-lost documents confirms that DNA discoverer Rosalind Franklin should be credited for discovering the double helix.

LiveScience

Rosalind Franklin ‘was an equal contributor in the discovery of DNA structure’

Professors Matthew Cobb and Nathaniel Comfort said new evidence shows Franklin did not fail to understand her own data.

The Independent UK

Canadian science pioneers' role in the Human Genome Project shows why it’s crucial to fund research

On April 25, the world will celebrate DNA Day, marking two events: the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix and the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, which sequenced humans’ genetic blueprint for the first time.

The Conversation

DBS checks for councillors 'should be mandatory' says council boss

"This should be a prerequisite for all public facing workers”

Manchester Evening News

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‘It’s all paid off’: a prize-winning guinea pig takes high standards and great hair

At the Easter Show’s Sydney Royal Cavy competition, almost 100 guinea pigs enter, but only one can win the coveted best in show ribbon

The Guardian - AU

£700m redevelopment of Swindon Honda site approved by council

Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of new build industrial and logistics facilities, said its proposals could create 7,000 jobs

Birmingham Post

Rikki Neave's desperate mum begs for evidence to thwart appeal by son's murderer

Rikki Neave's killer James Watson this week got permission to appeal against his conviction for the 1994 murder of the boy. But the victim's mum said she sees no grounds for appeal

Daily Mirror

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994 prepares for appeal

Three appeal judges have concluded James Watson has ‘arguable’ grounds for challenging his conviction.

The Independent UK

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

James Watson was 13 years old when Rikki died in Peterborough in 1994.

The Independent UK

More than half NSW forests lost since 1750 and logging ‘locking in’ species extinction, study finds

Exclusive: Report says 435,000 hectares have been degraded through logging since 2000, affecting 244 threatened species

The Guardian - AU

What makes Fauci an "American Master"?

Mark Mannucci says Fauci's career arc embodies the most acute threat to our country: divisiveness

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Gateshead man left to sleep on sofa for months due to 'nightmare' roof leak in bedroom

James Watson said he has been sleeping on his sofa on and off since December as a result of the water dripping into his bedroom

Manchester Evening News

Council tax rise confirmed in Wigan after four hours of debate

Council tax in Wigan will rise by 4.99 per cent after a majority vote in Wigan Town Hall

ABC News

Former cop Thomas Booker apologises over sophisticated online drug trafficking syndicate

A former police officer who ran a "one-stop shop" online drug trafficking syndicate became addicted to cocaine and "probably" would have died had he not been arrested, court has heard.

Manchester Evening News

Councillor claims new homes have led to soaring school places demand

"250 pupils in Atherton are fighting for 120 places in the only high school"

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Adelaide Remand Centre manager who stole $100,000 from inmates spent $1m at casino, court told

A former general manager of the Adelaide Remand Centre who stole more than $100,000 in cash from prisoners gambled away $1 million about the same time as the theft, an Adelaide court is told.

Investors Business Daily

How An Ant Researcher Became A Giant Among Scientists

"We are destroying species that were built up over millions of years and are invaluable to society and for generations, and we don't know how fast they're disappearing," Wilson said.

ABC News

Lithium exploration drilling near Litchfield National Park raises sustainability questions

Residents near Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory are growing increasingly concerned by mineral exploration in the area.

Manchester Evening News

Councillor's speech ends in laughter after maths blunder

“Fine, I’ll give £100 and show this cabinet!”

Liverpool Echo

Council looks to keep policy tackling drunk anti-social behaviour in crime hotspot

The policy means that anyone applying for a licence in the area is subject to extra scrutiny to make sure alcohol-related issues are tackled.

Manchester Evening News

Ex-army men on the streets and out of work finally given a voice

"There is not a lot of support for vets out there and we need to raise awareness of this."

The Canberra Times

'Not a lot of communication': National Library closures frustrate academics

Collection closures at the National Library have impacted academics across Australia.

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