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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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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Animals have used the same technique to search for food that's in short supply for at least 50 million years, a study suggests.
Archaeology
Jul 15, 2014
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A new technique to identify the type of shell used to make early, decorative beads could help archaeologists understand more about early human trading.
Archaeology
Jul 2, 2014
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Plants that have higher levels of starch and sugars can survive droughts better than species with lower levels, say scientists.
Ecology
Jun 30, 2014
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The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, aimed to discover which microbes cause White Band Disease (WBD), which is killing corals in the Caribbean.
Ecology
Jun 18, 2014
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It's a member of the tardigrade family. Also known as water bears or moss piglets, these are widespread and ancient microscopic animals, around half a millimetre long at most and generally found in moss and lichen, where ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2014
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Global warming could cause extreme summer downpours to become several times more frequent in the UK by 2100, a new study suggests.
Environment
Jun 1, 2014
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Fossil swim tracks in Kenya left by hippopotami may help scientists understand how the largest dinosaurs moved in water.
Archaeology
May 30, 2014
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