The average animal will be 10 per cent smaller in the next century
23 May 2019
Destroying habitats, poaching wildlife and changing the climate will cause mammals and birds to experience “substantial ecological downsizing” over the next 100 years.
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Gut microbes may determine whether infants develop food allergies
22 May 2019
Young immune systems may be particularly sensitive to food allergens in the absence of right gut bacteria, a study in mice suggests
Specially created animal 'cancer avatars' could personalise treatments
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Flies, fish and mice are being developed into “cancer avatars” that carry the unique traits of a person’s cancer and help doctors choose which drugs to use
China confirmed as source of illegal ozone-destroying chemicals
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Researchers have been puzzled by rising levels of trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), but a new study suggests the Chinese provinces of Shandong and Hebei are the source
Drone can transform into a tiny car to slide under small gaps
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Lyme disease is spreading across the US but your dog can help track it
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Lyme disease is spreading as the climate warms. An analysis of veterinary records suggests our dogs’ annual health checks can track infections across the US
The young sun spun slowly, which could explain why we are here
22 May 2019
The makeup of the moon shows that the young sun rotated slower than other similar stars, leaving the early solar system relatively calm so life could arise
DNA from mummy's tomb reveals ancient Egyptian origins of watermelon
21 May 2019
Painted watermelons adorn the walls of several ancient Egyptian tombs, and now DNA analysis has revealed what their flesh would have looked and tasted like
Putting a bird feeder in your garden really does help wildlife
21 May 2019
A long-term study in the UK suggests that in urban areas, populations of birds that use bird feeders have increased while those of other species remain unchanged
