Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how

Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. Animals will be forced to evolve to survive.

Sean O'Donnell, Professor of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and Biology, Drexel University • conversation
Nov. 13, 2023 ~7 min

Chimpanzees use hilltops to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups

Research on neighbouring chimpanzee communities in the forests of West Africa suggests a warfare tactic not previously seen beyond humans is regularly used by

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 2, 2023 ~7 min


Bed bugs are a global problem, yet we still know so little about how they spread

The trouble is most countries don’t make bed bug infestation data available to researchers.

William Hentley, Teaching Associate in Ecology, University of Sheffield • conversation
Oct. 25, 2023 ~7 min

Compatible seabirds may make better parents, but personality clashes can lead to family tragedy and 'divorce'

Like humans, seabirds seem less likely to part ways when they have relationships built on similar personalities.

Fionnuala McCully, PhD candidate in behavioural ecology, University of Liverpool • conversation
Oct. 18, 2023 ~7 min

Jellyfish: our complex relationship with the oceans' anti-heroes

Jellyfish have a reputation to stinging wild swimmers and huge population “blooms”. But it’s a mistake to dismiss these animals as ocean pests.

Matthew Beach, PhD Candidate, Geography, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
Sept. 29, 2023 ~7 min

The first dog-fox hybrid points to the growing risk to wild animals of domestic species

Scientists had thought a ‘dogxim’ was impossible until one was discovered in Brazil

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 28, 2023 ~7 min

The evolutionary reasons humans love pets – and nine benefits of having one

It’s not just cats and dogs – we often feel a deep emotional bond with small animals like rabbits and guinea-pigs too.

Daniel Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, University of Lincoln • conversation
Aug. 8, 2023 ~6 min

Net zero: direct costs of climate policies aren't a major barrier to public support, research reveals

Reneging on climate commitments indicates the UK government’s misreading of public attitudes.

Steve Westlake, Research Associate, Climate Leadership, Cardiff University • conversation
Aug. 3, 2023 ~8 min


We asked the British public what they really think about net zero – here's what we found

Research found people were not confident about the government’s leadership in meeting net zero.

Jacob Ainscough, Senior Research Associate in Environmental Governance, Lancaster University • conversation
Aug. 2, 2023 ~7 min

Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste

New research shows that Americans may have absorbed public messaging about the importance of recycling too well.

Shahzeen Attari, Associate Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University • conversation
July 24, 2023 ~10 min

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