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Deep heat for the North
A proposal to drill 2,000m below the heart of Newcastle in search of renewable energy has won financial backing from the Government.

Bee challenged – toxin-laden nectar poses problems for honeybees
Honeybees can learn to avoid nectar containing natural plant toxins but will eat it when there is no alternative, scientists at Newcastle University have found.

A bacterial "anti-glue" to fight infections
A Newcastle University research team have struck a new blow in the ongoing fight against bacterial infections - by turning one of the infectious microbe's own weapons against itself.