Warm waters marching south threaten the East Antarctic Ice Sheet
New research from the University of Southampton has revealed for the first time how changes in Southern Ocean circulation are melting the East Antarctic...
Twig-mimicking caterpillars sense colour through their skin
It is difficult to distinguish caterpillars of the peppered moth from a twig. The caterpillars not only mimic the form but also the colour...
New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like
Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue and Uranus green – but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants...
Sulfur shortage: a potential resource crisis looming as the world decarbonises
A projected shortage of sulfuric acid, a crucial chemical in our modern industrial society, could stifle green technology advancement and threaten global food security,...
Bigger brains allow cliff-nesting seagull species to survive and thrive in urban environments
Ever wondered why there are so many seagulls seemingly living in the City?
Seagull species that have bigger brains are more likely to nest on...
Male birds sing less to females on antidepressants
During courtship male starlings sing less to females who have been fed dilute concentrations of antidepressants, according to a new study led by the...
Ocean’s mammals at crucial crossroads
The ocean’s mammals are at a crucial crossroads – with some at risk of extinction and others showing signs of recovery, researchers say.
In a detailed...
Study finds rapid evolution in foxgloves pollinated by hummingbirds
Common foxgloves taken to the Americas 200 years ago have evolved to change flower length in the presence of a new pollinator group, hummingbirds.
Researchers...
Shedding new light on the Enigma machine
Scientists working at The University of Manchester have shone new light on the Enigma machine used by the German military in World War Two...
Videos of “Dancing DNA” are revealed
Videos showing for the first time how small circles of DNA adopt dance-like movements inside a cell have been developed by researchers in Yorkshire.
The...