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Why are there patterns in nature?

A physicist explains the molecular-level processes behind patterns

Salon · Sep 23, 2022

Zoo welcomes new giraffe arrival with a love-heart on its cheek

Three-year-old Rothschild’s giraffe Mburo has arrived at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Heartbreak as thousands of dead sea creatures mysteriously wash up on British beach

Locals heading down for their morning walk or run on the beach in North Yorkshire were greeted by thousands of dead sea creatures that had mysteriously washed ashore

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

Zebra, false widow and giant house spiders set to invade Irish homes in coming weeks

There are about 650 species of arachnids in the UK and Ireland but only 8-10 of them are commonly seen in and around our homes.

Irish Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

Jaws draws: Huge great white shark creates 'self portrait' with GPS tracker

Incredible scenes in the Atlantic Ocean thanks to 13ft sea creature called Breton

Wales Online · Sep 23, 2022

2 more whales die in Australia as stranding deaths reach 200

Two more whales have died in Australia after a handful that had been refloated a day earlier stranded themselves again

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Country diary: Swimming in the sea through a roiling shoal of silver sprats

Hayling Island, Hampshire: Screaming gulls and children, beaching baitfish – and something is bumping my leg

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022

Bees swarm as warm and wet weather descends across Queensland

Swarms of European honey bees are taking over trees, outdoor patios, children's play equipment and letterboxes as they migrate for spring in wetter, warmer weather.

ABC News · Sep 23, 2022

Want noisy miners to be less despotic? Think twice before filling your garden with nectar-rich flowers

Noisy miners are complicated creatures. These Australian native honeyeaters live in large cooperative groups, use alarm calls to target specific predators, and sometimes help raise the young of other miners. But they’re perhaps best known for their aggressive and coordinated attacks on other birds – a behaviour known as “mobbing”.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2022

Termites love global warming – the pace of their wood munching gets significantly faster in hotter weather

When we consider termites, we may think of the danger they can pose to our houses once they settle in and start eating wood. But in fact, only about 4% of termite species worldwide are considered pests that might, at some point, eat your house.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2022