Rising racket has meaning
New research shows how jackdaws use group vocalisation
Origin of pieces
A remora’s sucker
Opinion: Gillian Burke
“Seeds come in a breathtaking diversity of size, form and function”
Sweet dreams are made of this
Anyone planning a bonfire this autumn should check it first for hedgehogs and toads that may have snuck inside, ready for hibernation. Better still, put the matches away – both garden and wildlife will benefit if you leave piles of leaves and other clippings to decay. Surveys show Britain’s urban hedgehogs are at last recovering: […]
10 species linked to Star Wars
Some biologists have named species after characters in the famous film series.
Meet the scientist: Sarah Kienle
Assistant professor of biology at Baylor University, Texas, on the latest leopard seal research
Mega migration
Seeing vast numbers of insects cross from Asia to Europe has been a revelation for scientists
New species discovery
What is the Lygodactylus fritzi?
Boy’s find leads to new study
Garden discovery reveals a link between oak trees, gall wasps and ants
Collective nouns
A murmuration of starlings