Researchers from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL(link is external)) have worked with a team of scientists from institutions across the globe – to uncover the truth behind the origin of venom in some very unusual mammals.
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How Mantis Shrimp Make Sense of the World
A study involving scientists at the University of Arizona and the University of Queensland provides new insight into how the small brains of mantis shrimp – fierce predators with keen vision that are among the fastest strikers in the animal kingdom – are able to make sense of a breathtaking amount of visual input.
Drought Impact Study Shows New Issues for Plants and Carbon Dioxide
Multiple Earth Systems computer models assessed potential drought levels.
Weather in Malaysia Provides Early Forecasts for UK, Study Finds
Want to know the next month’s weather for Macclesfield? You might be better off taking a look at Malaysia.
Changes in Oxygen Concentrations in Our Ocean Can Disrupt Fundamental Biological Cycles
New research led by scientists at the University of Bristol has shown that the feedback mechanisms that were thought to keep the marine nitrogen cycle relatively stable over geological time can break down when oxygen levels in the ocean decline significantly.
Canadians Dying at a Higher Rate in Areas With More Air Pollution
Air pollution – even at levels below national and international air quality guidelines – is associated with an increased risk of deaths in Canada, according to new UBC research.