how the tsetse fly bites through almost anything
Tsetse flies transmit some of Africa’s most persistent parasitic diseases. They have affected human health,…
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How we found a new transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish
For more than a decade, anglers on Lake Memphremagog — which straddles the Québec-Vermont border…
Is the laundry still damp, or just cold? Why your skin can’t tell the difference
It’s a cold winter afternoon and you’ve just brought the washing in. Suddenly, you pause.…
New GOV.UK page launched to encourage reporting, provide updates and track the South West’s octopus bloom
Since 2025, there has been a marked increase in sightings of common octopus (Octopus vulgaris).…
How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?
Microfinance was once celebrated as Asia’s tool to lift people out of poverty. From Bangladesh…
US government is pushing to gain unprecedented access to your medical records – as data protections are weakening
You might assume that what you tell a doctor stays between you, your physician and…
Prime Minister launches national drive to get everyone in for Christmas
Everyone sleeping rough is to be offered a route off the streets this winter if they…
Retro smartphone accessories are trending, but ‘untethering’ isn’t for everyone
There’s a gadget doing well in Australian online stores at the moment that retrofits a…
Working from home should be a right, not a reward
The Australian state of Victoria was due to enforce a legal right to work from…