An analysis of high-speed raindrops hitting biological surfaces such as feathers, plant leaves and insect wings reveals how these highly water-repelling veneers reduce the water’s impact.
Armor on Butterfly Wings Protects Against Heavy Rain
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UK Pesticide Standards Could Be Slashed in New Trade Deals, Threatening Public Health and the Environment
UK consumers are likely to be exposed to larger amounts of more toxic chemicals in their food if trade negotiators from the US have their way, warns a new report out today.
Computer Modelling Predicts Where Vaccines Are Needed Most
Researchers have developed a model that can estimate regional disease burden and the impact of vaccination, even in the absence of robust surveillance data, a study in eLife reveals.
Study Tracks Decades of Life Cycle Changes in Nonwoody Plants
By tracking life-cycle events, average daily temperatures and precipitation, researchers found that some shifts in the timing of plant seasonal life cycle events correlated with temperature trends.
New Hints of Volcanism Under the Heart of Northern Europe
Scientists have discovered new evidence for active volcanism next door to some of the most densely populated areas of Europe.
Invasive Rushes Spreading in Upland Farm Fields
A new study involving University of Liverpool ecologists shows invasive native species of rushes are spreading across UK upland farms and have the potential to threaten wildlife and the livelihoods of farmers.
