Wild Wild Life newsletter: The world’s most controversial animals
22 March 2022
Around the world, human-animal conflict is rife in our cities. Yet despite the problems some animals cause, we can't help but love them.
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Wild Wild Life newsletter: When species steal each other’s genes
17 February 2022
Recent discoveries of horizontal gene transfer reveal that animals and plants are swapping genes across different species - but how do they do it and what might it mean for evolution?
Wild Wild Life Newsletter: Unlocking the secrets of flowering plants
31 January 2022
In this month's newsletter, Penny Sarchet explains the great divide in flowering plant biology, and marvels at a microscopic snail
Wild Wild Life newsletter: The natural history of partridges and pears
22 December 2021
Which partridge would sit in a tree? And what happened to the world's tastiest pear? Plus how horses may be fooling archaeologists and a record-breaking millipede
Wild Wild Life newsletter: How you can 'do your bit' for wildlife
25 November 2021
Greenwashing is rife and full of ineffectual suggestions for saving the planet. Here are four lifestyle changes that actually do make a difference for biodiversity
Stressed about climate change? Eight tips for managing eco-anxiety
21 October 2019
People are increasingly reporting anxiety about climate change. Psychotherapists met on Saturday to discuss how best to manage the dread over our impact on the planet
The spiky but stunning burrs that litter the South African coast
4 April 2018
Walk barefoot through the grass in South Africa and you may step on one of these spiky seeds, which lie in wait, hoping to catch a ride to someplace new
Growing skills: Top tips for producing the best veg in town
28 February 2018
Tomato suckers aren't all bad, Frankenstein squash probably won't take over and there are betters ways to protect your prized veg than planting companion species
Growing skills: A scientific guide to greener fingers
28 February 2018
From lining your pots with gravel to staking your trees, gardening tips are a dime a dozen. But which are gospel and which can safely be buried?
4 ways your eco-friendly plot is no good – and how to fix it
28 February 2018
Plants that are meant to give your garden an ecological boost can back-fire, but if you're savvy your plot can still be a haven for wildlife
