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At about the size of a pinkie nail, the jellyfish species Cladonema can regenerate an amputated tentacle in two to three days — but how? Regenerating functional tissue across species, including salamanders and insects, relies on the ability to form a blastema, a clump of undifferentiated cells that can repair damage and grow into the missing appendage. Jellyfish, along with other cnidarians such as corals and sea anemones, exhibit high regeneration abilities, but how they form the critical blastema has remained a mystery until now. A research team based in Japan has revealed that stem-like proliferative cells — which are…

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View gallery Image Credit: MB Pictures/Shutterstock Britney Spears, 42, and her mom, Lynne Spears, 68, may have reunited for the pop star’s birthday earlier this month, but that doesn’t mean things are back to normal. Just a few weeks after the birthday reunion, a source close to the duo told US Weekly that the mother and daughter did not spend the holidays together. “Britney understands that her mom would have loved for her to visit for Christmas but she just felt like it was too soon,” the insider said. Additionally, the mag’s source noted that Britney is taking her time when it comes to…

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Canva has crafted a wildly successful business model on the idea that graphic design should be accessible to everyone. The Australian company has raised $560 million since its founding in 2012, and is currently bringing in an annualized recurring revenue of around $1.7 billion, according to co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams.  Canva is in 190 countries and over 100 languages, and has signed on more than 170 million active users. But despite its rapid growth and international presence, the company has taken some hits this year. A handful of Canva’s investors — like Blackbird, T. Rowe Price and…

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The hangover from hybrid working and rising business rates has turned the commercial property sector on its head over the last 12 months, especially in the City.  Speaking to City A.M, Jonathan Gardiner, head of the central London office agency, said in the office market ‘best in class’ space will help drive recovery next year, but businesses may be looking for less square footage.  He explained:”It’s obviously been a challenging year across both the City and the West End.” “Average deal lengths for [space] going under offer are now over six months..they used to be about three months.” Savills said…

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Earlier this year, NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility reaffirmed a 25-year relationship with the Virginia Space Flight Academy (VASFA) through the signing of a new Space Act Agreement. This formal partnership provides outreach opportunities for youth, including a residential space adventure camp each summer. “Wallops is proud to continue our 25-year partnership with VASFA,” said Wallops Director David Pierce. “The camp programs bring local and regional youth to the facility and our subject matter experts look forward to providing behind-the-scenes tours to support the development of the next generation of aerospace professionals.”  VASFA was launched in 1998 as one of six…

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She was born shortly after midnight on Christmas Day at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. Liz and Davey, from Burgess Hill, shared this beautiful picture of their newborn tucked up in her cot. Little Mirabelle, who weighed 8lb 1oz, was due nine days before Christmas but waited for the special day, providing the perfect surprise gift for her parents and older brother Joshua, three. Baby Mirabelle arrived just after midnight on Christmas Day (Image: Supplied) Davey, 41, said it is going to be an expensive time of year for the family as Joshua’s birthday is on January 3. He told…

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