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Microplastics found in Nile River’s tilapia fish: new study
The Nile is one of the world’s most famous rivers. It’s also Africa’s most important...
Morocco dinosaur discovery gives clues on why they went extinct
66 million years ago, the last dinosaurs vanished from Earth. We’re still trying...
The first flowers evolved before bees – so how did they become so dazzling?
Colourful flowers, and the insects and birds that fly among their dazzling displays,...
If plants can pick fungi to help fight pests and diseases, it opens a door to greener farming and ecosystem recovery
Just beneath your feet, an ancient and silent alliance endures. This alliance between...
Using photos to create 3D models is helping us understand – and protect – complex marine environments
Measuring the impact of different events, such as marine heatwaves, on the abundance...
Synthetic human embryos let researchers study early development while sidestepping ethical and logistical hurdles
Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding...
Newly identified prehistoric pterosaur will help us understand evolution of flying reptiles
When dinosaurs roamed the land, the skies above their heads were filled with a variety...
How long did Neanderthals and modern humans co-exist in Europe? Evidence is growing it may have been at least 10,000 years
The idea that two different human species, Homo sapiens (us) and Neanderthals, co-existed...
We’ve found out how earless moths use sound to defend themselves against bats – and it could give engineers new ideas
An acoustic battle between bats and their insect prey has been raging in the night...
Dreaming may have evolved as a strategy for co-operative survival
Have you ever woken from a dream, emotionally laden with anxiety, fear or a sense...
Our sense of taste helps pace our eating – understanding how may lead to new avenues for weight loss
As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I’m interested in the...
One-and-a-half billion tyres wasted annually – there’s a better way to recycle them
Production of natural rubber has claimed over 4 million hectares of forest in south-east...
Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air – and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world
Adopting a healthier diet will probably feature prominently in many of our new year’s...
Mating anchovies stir up the sea as much as a major storm – and it’s good for the environment too
Why would oceanographers ever care about anchovies having sex? We do because these...
Animals see the world in different colours than humans – new camera reveals what this looks like
If you’ve ever wished you could see the world though the eyes of another animal,...
Swimming pools could slash bills by harvesting heat from servers – here’s how to make it work
My teenage son regularly complains about his room being too warm, even during winter