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Wednesday, 8 May 2013
The environment has an unexpectedly strong effect on the chemical composition of the cuticle, or body surface, of stingless bees, a new study shows.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
An analysis of dolphin faeces confirms that some dolphins prefer eating noisy prey.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The French wine industry could lose Bordeaux as climate change pushes wine-growing regions in Europe north, a new study says.
Friday, 1 March 2013
Wild insects are crucial for crop pollination but they are declining, and their role cannot be compensated for by managed honeybees, say experts.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Restoration of plant species at disturbed landscapes, such as mine sites, does not automatically bring back wildlife, an Australian study has found.
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
The decline of fish size due to fishing and climate change could make some fish more vulnerable to predators, say researchers.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
The length of a crocodile's chin can be used to predict whether or not it is up to tackling large prey like pigs and buffalos, say researchers.
Friday, 18 January 2013
Scientists are developing a process to measure changes in global biodiversity, inspired by that used to measure global climate change.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Parasitic crustaceans cause significant drag on reef fish impeding their ability to swim fast and stay safe, researchers have found.
Monday, 19 November 2012
The largest animal on Earth is changing its ecology, say researchers, and it could be due to climate change or the effects of whaling.
Friday, 16 November 2012
Between 700,000 and one million species live in the world's oceans, according to a thorough new analysis.
Monday, 5 November 2012
Feral cats are not afraid of the big, bad dingo, as long as they have somewhere to hide, according to new research.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Australian scientists have defended their conclusion that climate change is decreasing the width of leaves.
Monday, 22 October 2012
Pesticides used in farming are also killing worker bees and damaging their ability to gather food, meaning colonies that are vital for plant pollination are more likely to fail when they are used, according to a new study.
Friday, 28 September 2012
The mysterious and widespread collapse of bee colonies in many parts of the world is not due to a lack of genetic diversity.