Images Dated 26th May 2005

False colour SEM of moss leaves; green

False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a vegetative shoot of the moss Physcomitrella patens. The leaves of mosses are very simple compared with those of higher plants, usually being one cell thick as seen here; most of the cells contain chloroplasts. They do have mid-ribs and conducting strands. This moss is easy to culture. The plants are macerated, and when placed on a suitable medium many of the fragments will regenerate into whole plants. Magnification: x20 at 6x4.5cm size

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London: Pakistani-born student leader Tariq Ali stands a top pillar-box near the

London: Pakistani-born student leader Tariq Ali stands a top pillar-box near the Pakistan High Commission in Lowndes Square, London, This afternoon, to make a speech, when some 500 Pakistanis marched from hyde park to the building to protest the martial law prevailing in their country. The marchers chanted "Down With Geneal Yahya Khan," The new Presiident of Pakistan who intoduced martial law in Pakistan 12 days ago. A few scuffles broke out between police and the demonstrators.
6 April 1969

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Red-backed Shrike - caught, woman taking notes

Red-backed Shrike - caught, woman taking notes before it is ringed. (Lanius collurio)

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