University of Oregon oceanographer Dave Sutherland studied the subsurface melting of the LeConte Glacier.
Glacier melting 'faster than feared' Nina Massey | 26th July 2019 News Climate Breakdown Science & Systems 21653895-1.jpg University of Oregon oceanographer Dave Sutherland studied the subsurface …
A total of 12 ecosystems experienced warming events each year over the past seven years.
High ocean temperature shocks 'more frequent' Nina Massey | 6th August 2019 News Climate Breakdown Ocean Temperatures Arctic North Atlantic Eastern Pacific Australia Gulf Of Maine Research Institute …
Scientists have discovered that the supposedly fearsome creatures cannot thrive near large human populations.
Humans pose health risk to sharks Nina Massey | 7th August 2019 News Sharks Biodiversity 21748784-1.jpg Scientists have discovered that the supposedly fearsome creatures cannot thrive near large …
Ten mothers exposed to high levels of residential black carbon particles during pregnancy had higher levels of particles in the placenta.
Black carbon particles found in placenta Nina Massey | 18th September 2019 News Black Carbon Human Health Pollution Science & Systems mother-baby.png Ten mothers exposed to high levels of residential …
Jackdaws know there is safety in numbers - coming together to ward off predators.
Jackdaws of the world unite! Brendan Montague Nina Massey | 2nd October 2019 News Jackdaws University Of Exeter Science & Systems 24999511957_ea636357df_b.jpg Jackdaws know there is safety in numbers …
A study found a spike in birth rates when temperatures reach 32.2C.
Hot temperatures drive premature births Nina Massey | 3rd December 2019 News Climate Breakdown Human Health Pregnancy Science & Systems human-male-newborn-infant-baby.jpg A study found a spike in …
Scientists say their findings suggest our four-legged friends can recognise short words as being the same when spoken by different people.
Dog eared Nina Massey | 4th December 2019 News Animal Rights Animal Welfare Science & Systems 22565771-1.jpg Scientists say their findings suggest our four-legged friends can recognise short words as …
Commuting by foot or bike has been linked to a decreased incidence of heart attacks in both men and women.
Heart attacks reduced by cycling to work Nina Massey | 19th December 2019 News Health Cycling Walking Wellbeing Science & Systems 22678383-1.jpg Commuting by foot or bike has been linked to a …
Penguins follow Zipf's law of brevity and Menzerath-Altmann law which both characterise human speech patterns.
Chatty penguins leave researchers speechless Nina Massey | 6th February 2020 News Penguins Science & Systems 22990423-1.jpg Penguins follow Zipf's law of brevity and Menzerath-Altmann law which both …
Exploitation of wildlife by humans has been increasing the risk of virus spillover.
Wildlife exploitation led to coronavirus Nina Massey | 8th April 2020 News Coronavirus Biodiversity Collapse UC Davis School Of Veterinary Medicine malayan-pangolin-cut.jpg Exploitation of wildlife …
Modern humans entered Europe around 45,000 years ago, and soon after replaced Neanderthals.
Humans lived among Neanderthals in Europe Nina Massey | 12th May 2020 News Natural History Origin Of The Species 100034554-1.jpg Modern humans entered Europe around 45,000 years ago, and soon after …
For every extra metre of social distancing up to three metres, the risk of transmission may halve, modelling suggests.
Halve social distancing - double coronavirus infections Nina Massey | 2nd June 2020 News Coronavirus The Lancet screenshot_2020-06-03_at_17.46.01.png For every extra metre of social distancing up to …
Racist government policies and racism within the economy has exposed black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to the worst coronavirus impacts.
Coronavirus response failed migrants and ethnic minorities Nina Massey | 11th June 2020 News Coronavirus stream_img.jpg Racist government policies and racism within the economy has exposed black, …
A total of 1.7 billion people - 22 percent of the world population - have underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk.
Covid-19 could be severe for 'one in five' Nina Massey | 16th June 2020 News Coronavirus internationalnursesday-001.jpg A total of 1.7 billion people - 22 percent of the world population - have …
The diets of ancient foxes were influenced by humans.
Foxes and humans cohabiting for 42,000 years Nina Massey | 23rd July 2020 News Biodiversity Connection To Nature urbanfox.jpg The diets of ancient foxes were influenced by humans. The sight of foxes …
Gorillas develop the most complex relationships in teams of 12 to 20 - rather than larger groups.
Team gorillas Nina Massey | 29th July 2020 News Biodiversity Science & Systems Gorillas Mountain gorillas Gorillas develop the most complex relationships in teams of 12 to 20 - rather than larger …
Researchers used mathematical modelling developed by Alan Turing to study why flocks of long-tailed tits segregate themselves into different parts of the landscape.
Bird behaviour explained with Turing's maths Nina Massey | 11th August 2020 News Animal Behaviour University Of Sheffield Long-tailed tit Researchers used mathematical modelling developed by Alan …
Animal behaviour scientists say filling the home with appeasing pheromones could be the key to dogs and cats living harmoniously.
Pet peace pheromone Nina Massey | 11th August 2020 News Animal Behaviour Cat and dog Animal behaviour scientists say filling the home with appeasing pheromones could be the key to dogs and cats …
But knowing more about the differences could lead to better eye treatments for humans.
Tears of birds similar to humans Nina Massey | 14th August 2020 | News Biodiversity Bird tears But knowing more about the differences could lead to better eye treatments for humans. The tears of …