International Women’s Day: Meet 12 female heroes of science
On International Women’s Day 2021, discover some of the most influential women in science throughout history
Category: Environment
5 amazing animals that learnt how to use tools
Chimps can adapt twigs to fish termites from their nests and absorb water to drink from narrow holes in trees. They also use rocks as weapons and to hammer open nuts. Some have even been seen crafting spears.
5 facts about bird flight
Image by Liselotte Brunner from Pixabay 1. Weighty wings Around a third of a bird’s body weight is made up of the large wing muscles. These are the machines that power flight, keeping the bird airborne for large periods...
How do chemical pesticides work?
The deadly chemicals that keep our food safe… or do they? Image by zefe wu from Pixabay The most widespread method of keeping pests at bay is by chemical intervention. Created with the ultimate...
10 of the world’s deadliest avalanches
Image by Jacky Barrit from Pixabay 10. Blons, Austria 12 January 1954 Death toll: 57 Often considered Austria’s worst avalanche, it consisted of two slides nine hours apart. The first was a dry-snow avalanche...
Cat personalities: What are the ‘Feline Five’?
Like humans, research has shown cats to have five main personality traits 1. Skittish An anxious cat will run away from visitors and hide from new situations until they have established safety. If your...
Why is Lake Hillier pink?
Meet the salt-loving cells responsible for painting Lake Hillier its lurid colour (Image credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Yodaobione) On an island off the coast of Western Australia, you might expect the abundant sunshine to highlight a feast of...
