Bumblebees drop to shake off Asian hornets
Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows. When attacked, buff-tailed bumblebees drop to...
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Scientists baffled as tuna ‘takes motorway to Birmingham’
Scientists who satellite-tagged a tuna were baffled when signals showed the tag travelling along a motorway towards Birmingham. University of...
Hot weather hits productivity – even in air-conditioned factories
Hot weather reduces workers’ productivity – even if their workplace is air conditioned, new research shows. The study, led by...
Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
A rapid rise in the number of academic articles being published could undermine public trust in science, researchers have warned....
India can become a world leader in green hydrogen – if it connects industry to the grid
Grid-connected green hydrogen and ammonia can help India meet its growing energy demand and clean energy targets, according to new...
Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
Significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems,...
Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight
Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many...
How much will climate change destabilise the carbon cycle?
A new project will assess how much the natural carbon cycle could be destabilised by climate change. The rate of...
Electric vehicles to pass two thirds of global car sales by 2030
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are on track to meet or outpace even the most ambitious net-zero timelines and could...