Flamingos don’t preen more than other waterbirds
Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don’t spent more time preening than other waterbirds, new research shows. Scientists watched five...
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Warming stops tiny organisms working together
Hotter conditions prevent two tiny organisms working together for mutual benefit, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists studied a...
UK should avoid rush to air-con as temperatures rise
The UK needs coordinated plans to stop a rush for air conditioning as temperatures rise, experts say. Overheating is already...
Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens
Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say. With significant migration expected – and...
Birds need entertainment during avian flu lockdowns
Birds need varied activities during avian flu lockdowns, new research shows. Scientists studied a flock of Chilean flamingos that were...
New report: Embedding social sustainability into marine governance
A new report finds that to effectively consider social impacts of marine developments in marine planning and decision-making cultures, planning...
Intensive farming could raise risk of new pandemics
Intensive livestock farming could raise the risk of new pandemics, researchers have warned. Industrialised farming is often thought to reduce...
Insight into one of life’s earliest ancestors revealed in new study
An international team of researchers led by the University of Bristol has shed light on Earth’s earliest ecosystem, showing that...
Environmental benefits at the heart of new solar research partnership
In an industry first, EDF Renewables UK and Nature Positive have today announced a long-term academic partnership with the University...