A fossilised 113-million-year-old hell ant from Brazil adds to the evidence that the first ants evolved in the southern hemisphere before moving north – and beyond ​A fossilised 113-million-year-old hell ant from Brazil adds to the evidence that the first ants evolved in the southern hemisphere before moving north – and beyond A fossilised 113-million-year-old hell …

Oldest ant fossil ever found shows how ants took over the world Read More »

People in the US are reading for pleasure less and less, despite it being linked to better sleep, improved mental health and even a longer life ​People in the US are reading for pleasure less and less, despite it being linked to better sleep, improved mental health and even a longer life People in the US …

Reading for pleasure has plummeted over the past 20 years Read More »

Scientists have found scour marks on the seabed made by giant icebergs about 18,000 years ago, and they could offer clues to the fate of Antarctica’s ice ​Scientists have found scour marks on the seabed made by giant icebergs about 18,000 years ago, and they could offer clues to the fate of Antarctica’s ice Scientists have …

Colossal ancient icebergs left grooves on the bottom of the North Sea Read More »

Exposing children with peanut allergy to proteins from the legume is an approved treatment to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and now we have evidence it also works in adults ​Exposing children with peanut allergy to proteins from the legume is an approved treatment to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and now we …

Daily doses of peanuts could desensitise adults with the allergy Read More »

Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumonia, and its effect on their gut microbiomes was negligible ​Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumonia, and its effect on their gut microbiomes was negligible Mice overcame a Lyme …

Lyme disease treated with antibiotic that doesn’t harm gut microbiome Read More »

A man who lived in Roman-occupied Britain was bitten by a big cat, probably in a gladiator arena, an analysis of his remains has revealed ​A man who lived in Roman-occupied Britain was bitten by a big cat, probably in a gladiator arena, an analysis of his remains has revealed A man who lived in Roman-occupied …

First evidence of gladiator fight with lion seen in Roman-era skeleton Read More »

Climate researchers argue their science has advanced enough to directly link emissions from particular companies to damages from specific extreme weather events ​Climate researchers argue their science has advanced enough to directly link emissions from particular companies to damages from specific extreme weather events Climate researchers argue their science has advanced enough to directly link emissions …

Can climate science attribute economic damage to major polluters? Read More »

The attempted creation of dire wolves could undermine conservation efforts by making people think extinct species can be revived, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature ​The attempted creation of dire wolves could undermine conservation efforts by making people think extinct species can be revived, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature The attempted …

Dire wolf ‘de-extinction’ criticised by conservation group Read More »

Two commercial telecommunications facilities have been connected by a secure quantum network that used existing fibre optic cables at room temperature – a key step towards a feasible quantum internet ​Two commercial telecommunications facilities have been connected by a secure quantum network that used existing fibre optic cables at room temperature – a key step …

Ultra-secure quantum data sent over existing internet cables Read More »

Greater mouse-tailed bats crawl backwards over cave walls, and it seems they use their long tails to help feel their way ​Greater mouse-tailed bats crawl backwards over cave walls, and it seems they use their long tails to help feel their way Greater mouse-tailed bats crawl backwards over cave walls, and it seems they use their …

Bats that walk backwards have developed unusual navigation strategy Read More »