Animal architecture: why we need to design buildings for wildlife as well as people
Our lives are intertwined with animals, insects and birds – we should consider them more when we design our cities.
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Aaargh midges: but Scotland’s bitey critters may hold the key to malaria
Wondering why the Good Lord gave Culicoides impunctatus to Scotland? This might be the best answer yet.
The famous olive trees of Puglia are ravaged by disease – here’s how we can save them
Thousands of miles of olive groves across southeastern Italy are threatened by the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium.
Seeds of doubt: why consumers weigh up GM produce – and turn it down
Over 20 years since GM crops reached the public consciousness, the industry has struggled to get off the ground. Had it played a better hand, it could all have been very different.
Honeybees cluster together when it’s cold – but we’ve been completely wrong about why
New research shows honeybee hive clusters are a sign of desperation, not insulation.
In defence of ants
Give ants a chance.
Four steps to make your lawn a wildlife haven – from green desert to miniature rainforest
Wildflowers, bees and butterflies – your lawn is a vibrant ecosystem waiting to be unleashed.
How a fly sees the world – and why understanding its vision can help prevent disease
Flies see things differently.
Bushfires: can ecosystems recover from such dramatic losses of biodiversity?
The ecological costs of huge, repetitive, high-severity wildfires on ecosystems could be colossal.
How to make your lawn wildlife friendly all year round – tips from an ecologist
Plus, why you should always remove grass cuttings from your lawn.
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