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A season of science at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

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A season of science at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

The Garden has an exciting season of science lined-up this spring.

Searching for wild tulips in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

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Searching for wild tulips in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Despite their global popularity, wild tulips are threatened with extinction.

Hot summer brings rare Chinese tree into flower that has only previously flowered once in its 36 year life-time at the Garden

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Hot summer brings rare Chinese tree into flower that has only previously flowered once in its 36 year life-time at the Garden

Emmenopterys henryi, a deciduous tree that is rarely found in cultivation has shown some signs of flowering.

The new series of Science on Sundays

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The new series of Science on Sundays

As we head into spring do you ever wonder at nature’s ability to bounce back after a winter of snow and storms?

Rare mineral discovered in plants for first time

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Rare mineral discovered in plants for first time

A rare mineral that holds enticing potential as a new material for industrial and medical applications discovered on alpine plants at CUBG.

Truffles in CUBG

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Truffles in CUBG

Cambridge University is conducting scientific research into the life-cycle of truffles and using CUBG as a research site

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