Britain's moths are feeling the pinch – threatened on one side by climate change and on the other by habitat loss and harmful farming methods. A new study gives the most comprehensive picture yet of trends in moth populations, ...
Ecology
Aug 29, 2014
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Abandoned landfill sites throughout the UK routinely leach polluting chemicals into rivers, say scientists.
Environment
Aug 26, 2014
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Encrusted pollen on migrating birds' heads can shed light on where they've taken a break from migration to refuel, scientists say.
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2014
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Seagrass meadows provide the ideal place for young fish to thrive, say NERC-funded scientists researching the importance of these habitats for commercial fishing.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2014
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A new way of using DNA analysis to find out what reptiles have been eating has revealed that the UK's rarest snake species may be under pressure because it needs very different kinds of food at different times in its life.
Plants & Animals
Aug 11, 2014
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Human forays deep underground, such as boreholes, mines and nuclear bomb tests, are leaving a mark on the planet's geology that will last for hundreds of millions of years, say scientists.
Earth Sciences
Aug 5, 2014
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Rising testosterone levels in male slow worms at breeding season may make them more susceptible to infections, say NERC-funded scientists.
Plants & Animals
Aug 4, 2014
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A combination of coastal defences and rising sea levels could change typical UK tidal ranges, potentially leading to a higher risk of flooding, say scientists.
Environment
Aug 1, 2014
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Waste from soft furnishings like curtains, cushions and sofas should be discarded with the same caution as electronics, say scientists.
Environment
Jul 31, 2014
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Caecilians have developed an oversized organ in their ears to help them sense underground vibrations, say scientists.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2014
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