Primary tropical forests are best but regrowing forests are also vital to biodiversity
Even after 40 years of recovery, secondary forests remain species and carbon-poor compared to undisturbed primary forests, a new study reveals.
However these secondary forests...
Technology reunites lost buildings and art of Renaissance Florence for the first time in...
The extraordinary lost buildings and art of Renaissance Florence can be viewed together for the first time in centuries thanks to innovative free technology...
Mystery behind the “Great Dimming” of the Betelgeuse star solved
The quest to discover what lay behind the “great dimming” of the aging star Betelgeuse, normally one of the brightest stars on the night...
Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease
Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.
A new study, published in...
European birds move to cooler areas but natural obstacles ‘control the traffic’
European birds have shifted towards northeast Europe in the last 30 years in search of cooler temperatures but natural obstacles are causing problems.
This is...
New look for Textiles Gallery at the Museum of Science and Industry
The historic Textiles Gallery at the Museum of Science and Industry is to receive a facelift ahead of summer – meaning there will be...
Ice age discovery may reveal early migration route of first Americans
A group of researchers have discovered the retreat of an ancient ice sheet from the western coast of Canada occurred earlier than previously thought.
Dr...
Did our teeth evolve from the armour scales of primitive fish
Latest findings support the theory that teeth in the animal kingdom evolved from the jagged scales of ancient fish, the remnants of which can...
Silent zoo tours can generate new perspectives on animals, study suggests
Visiting zoos in silence can generate a range of novel experiences, helping people to connect to animals in a more intimate way and giving...
Manchester Scientists develop fake booze-detecting method in fight against counterfeiters
Researchers at The University of Manchester have demonstrated that the world’s first handheld SORS device can detect fake spirits, such as vodka and whisky,...