Environment
Butterflies are genetically wired to choose a mate that looks just like them
And it may have implications for humans - also known to be turned on by those with a similar appearance
UN-BEE-LIEVABLE – Honeybees can do MATHS, reveals new study
Scientists say that the revelation that even the miniature brain of a honeybee can grasp basic mathematical operations has implications for the future development of Artificial Intelligence
Last year was the world’s fourth warmest on record – just behind 2015, 2016 and 2017
It means the planet really is hotting up - leaving experts with little hope of limiting climate change to global targets.
People who eat meat ‘pushing Earth’s largest animals toward extinction’
Numbers of at least 200 of the world's large creatures are decreasing dramatically - with over 150 facing being killed off completely, according to scientists
Council slammed over plans to sell five acres of land worth £1 million to developers – for just £1
The land in Essex was bought two years ago by the local authority with plans to build a luxury 'TOWIE-style' hotel
Global warming is changing the colour of the sea
Climate-driven changes in phytoplankton communities will intensify the blue and green regions of the world's ocean
Litter habits aren’t only leaving streets an eyesore – discarded plastic is killing wildlife too
Last year, RSPCA officers rescued almost 600 animals injured when they got entangled or hurt by dumped plastic and cases are on the rise.
DNA tests reveal endangered sharks sold in Britain’s fish and chip shops
The study warns that families may be tucking into "critically endangered" species of shark when visiting their local fish and chip shop
Microplastics found in all dead dolphins, seals and whales washed up on British shores
Researchers examined 50 mammals from 10 species of dolphins, seals and whales - and found microplastics in them all