In the UK there is a rather strange statute called the Weeds Act 1959. It lists the injurious weeds of the UK which include: Common… Read More »Look again at “injurious” weeds as pollinators are attracted to them
Both in the USA (depending upon the state) and in the UK, it is mandatory to pick up your dog’s poop. In the USA it… Read More »Dog poop can damage ecosystems
This is about limb regeneration. It’s the kind of thing that salamanders can do. It is a very complicated process. Humans can’t do it but… Read More »Why can’t we grow our limbs back? We are working on it!
Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington, USA: Researchers have discovered that a formerly unknown chemical, 6PPD, in vehicle tires (tyres) which preserves them from ground level ozone,… Read More »Tire preservative chemical responsible for killing returning salmon
The oak-dwelling ironclad beetle is teaching humans how to build crush-proof products in commercial fields such as aeronautics and construction. They’ve been carrying out research… Read More »Beetle can withstand a force 39,000 times its body weight