An investigation into the biodiversity of a deep-sea mining exploration zone before and after the trial of a deep-sea mining machine finds that the number of animals within the mining tracks decreased ...

But even when taking these natural changes into account, the results of the mining tests were clear. The number of species in ...

Another area of science that our researchers have redefined is the field of venom. Dr. Ronald Jenner and colleagues broadened previous definitions of venom to include toxins injected not only into ...

The colourful scene that has a dark ending. Discarded plastic in open waste sites is harming Sri Lankan elephants. Explore the problem and how you can help.

Rising temperatures and increasing levels of disease are known to be a major threat to the survival of many crucial ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coral reefs. But while seaweed habitats ...

“There are two main walking gaits. One resembles a traditional walk. The other is called crutching, where the larger pectoral ...

Enter one of our beautiful collection spaces – the Earth Sciences Library. This is a rare occasion to see treasures from one of the greatest collections of books, manuscripts and artworks about the ...

UK and Thai scientists have met government officials and NGOs in Bangkok, Thailand this week to build resilience in the nation’s seaweed industry against impacts of climate change, as severe flooding ...

In 1788, the European colonisation of Australia began with the arrival of 11 ships from the UK. The landing began a rapid transformation of the country. Some species were wiped out entirely, while ...

Mostly written in Latin, the information held in Solander’s manuscripts have received less attention than the drawings from the voyage. Through their digitisation and transcription, the information ...

It’s been more than half a century since humans last walked on the Moon, but we’re on the verge of doing so again.