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Most invasive species are introduced into the areas where they become damaging. That's part of why they tend to be so successful in taking over new environments and causing billions of dollars in damage. But what if species that we thought were introduced by humans arrived naturally? In our recent research paper, we made a startling discovery about one of North America's most ecologically and economically damaging invaders. The spiny water flea, also known by its scientific names Bythotrephes longimanus and Bythotrephes cederströmii, may have been in North America for centuries longer than believed. Our finding has implications for how governments and conservation organizations approach invasive species management. Millions of dollars are spent to control the spread of invasive species, but for native species that benefit from environmental change, this strategy may misplace limited funds. Read more: How the invasive spiny water flea spread across Canada, and what we can do about itRewriting historyThe widely accepted history of the spiny water flea is that it was introduced unintentionally from Europe into Lake Ontario by trans-Atlantic cargo ships in the early 1980s.

A DETAILED understanding of pelvic anatomy underpins safe gynaecological surgery, but developing advanced surgical skills requires opportunities to move beyond simulation. At the University of Leeds, UK, the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) brought together senior trainees and consultant gynaecologists for hands-on cadaveric dissection and robotic simulation. This feature explores the course’s practical lessons, the expertise behind its delivery, and the generosity of body donors who make this training possible. Minimally invasive gynaecological surgery continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing complexity in the management of endometriosis, gynaecological malignancies, and benign pelvic disease. While simulation has transformed surgical education, many advanced procedures still require an understanding of anatomical planes and tissue handling that can only be fully appreciated through cadaveric dissection.