Female butterflies breed despite male shortage
Female African monarch butterflies have no trouble finding a mate – even when a parasite kills most of the males,...
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Study reveals how pollinators cope with plant toxins
Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defence chemicals produced by plants, new research shows. Many plants produce...
5,500 people diagnosed with rare genetic diseases in major research study
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide...
Nations must clarify the law of cyberspace to tackle online threats and warfare
Governments around the world must clarify their legal position in cyberspace so more can be done to tackle online threats...
Levies on renewable energy profits could serve as a barrier to achieving net zero targets in the UK
Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK’s ability to meet its 2050...
University of Exeter installs 3D sculpture to raise awareness of research into parasites
A fascinating 3D sculpture has been installed at the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute, helping to raise awareness of...
Women’s geographic access to fertility treatment “significantly higher” in the richest parts of Britain, analysis shows
Geographic access to IVF and other fertility services is significantly higher in the richest parts of Britain, a new study...
New project launched to support global space governance
The need to establish stronger international governance for a rapidly growing and evolving space sector is the focus of a...
DNA testing finds endangered eels on the menu
DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels. A research team...