nature
Bees suffer from pollution confusion, says new study
Posted in Science on 7th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Bees look for flowers using their enhanced sense of smell, but air pollutants could be making it harder for them to sniff out possible food sources.
Evolution may have moved at a furious pace on a warmer Earth
Posted in Featured, Science on 7th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Early life forms on Earth are likely to have mutated and evolved at much higher rates than they do today.
Earths biodiversity could be much greater than we thought
Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
We might have managed to recognize only 2% of Earths biodiversity.
Emerging strain of honeybee virus proves even more deadly
Posted in Featured, Science on 1st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Viral infections have been identified as a major factor in the continued decline of bee colonies.
Long visits to nature linked to improved mental health, study finds
Posted in Science on 26th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
People who visit parks for 30 minutes or more each week are much less likely to have high blood pressure or poor mental health than those who dont.