Growing consumption of the American eel may lead to it being critically endangered, study finds
High demand for eel combined with a decline in stock have resulted in soaring prices for this food item, which, in many ...
Ealing Times14h
Whales transport vital nutrients from urine and carcasses across oceans – study
Whales transport vital nutrients from urine, placentas, carcasses and sloughing skin across oceans that help to keep marine ecosystems healthy, a study has revealed. Researchers found that these ...
Welsh mansion with the prettiest walks, idyllic cafe and something you won’t find anywhere else in the UK
It boasts one of Wales' finest gardens, along with an idyllic cafe. Aberglasney Gardens, in Carmarthenshire, has a lot to ...
Plant that's banned in four countries but common in UK gardens
The tall grass is one of the more exotic-looking plants to happily grow on UK soil and is popular with gardening fans thanks ...
Smithsonian Magazine3d
Nearly Half of the Colorful and Charismatic Heliconia Tropical Plant Species Are Threatened With Extinction, New Study Reveals
Using data from over 10,000 herbarium specimens, Smithsonian scientists uncover the urgent conservation needs of the plants, ...
New Scientist3d
Blackbird deaths point to looming West Nile virus threat in the UK
Mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus could become a growing concern in the UK and other northern European nations as ...
Mongabay News3d
Forest biomass growth to soar through 2030, impacting tropical forests
The harvesting and burning of forest biomass to produce energy continues to surge, according to a new report on near-term ...
EurekAlert!6d
Satellite image analysis delivers new insight into the functional diversity of tropical forests
Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...
Research taps into sugary secrets of plant nectar to bite back against mosquito-spread disease
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, working with partners in Africa ...
The Argus on MSN9d
Colourful and exotic air plants by Geoff Stonebanks
The year is racing away, it’s hard to believe we’re already in March, before I know it, we’ll be opening the garden in June ...
WarwickshireWorld on MSN13d
Over 500 tropical plants now on display at Stratford Butterfly Farm
Visitors to Stratford Butterfly Farm can now see more than 500 different tropical plants belonging to 72 plant families ...