Wild chimps filmed sharing ‘boozy’ fruit
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol. A research team led by...
Environment
More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new...
Overshoot: What does it mean to exceed and return to global warming of 1.5°C?
Many national and corporate climate targets seek to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Yet, global warming continues to increase. This...
Climate change and globalisation raise risks from crop pests
Climate change and globalisation are driving a surge in threats to crops from insects and mites, researchers say. Rising temperatures...
Researcher to tour England by bike to interview women in farming
A University of Exeter researcher will cycle hundreds of miles across England to interview women in farming about their visions...
Scientists to model the impact of controlling Earth’s temperature by reflecting solar radiation
New research will model the risks and impact of using solar radiation modification (SRM) to build understanding of the radical process...
Migrating flies vital for people and nature
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major...
Science ‘storytelling’ urgently needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say....
‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs
Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows. A team of scientists...