buff-tailed bumblebees surround a plant with a bullseye pattern.

Painting Petals

Flowers use colourful petal patterns to attract bees, with boundaries set early in development, influencing pollinator preferences.

A street lit by artificial light with people stood looking lost.

Lost in the Night Light

Nighttime light exposure has been linked to increased Alzheimer’s disease risk, especially in younger people.

Two galaxies merging.

Monster Galaxies

Two merging galaxies have been observed, revealing quasar formation and the creation of a super-bright ‘monster galaxy’ in the early universe.

Under Wandering Light

Research on meteoroid streams reveals early solar system conditions, offering insights into the formation of comets and asteroids.

Echoes in the Earth

Ecoacoustics uses sound to monitor soil life, showing healthier biodiversity in restored woodlands, offering a new way to protect ecosystems.

The Nature of the Selfie

Social media boosts nature tourism but disrupts wildlife, prompting calls for ethical guidelines to protect vulnerable species and biodiversity.

The Earth Rises to Meet the Sea

Predicting sea level rise is complex due to Antarctic Ice Sheet behaviour and Earth’s uneven structure. New models show land shape affects ice melt rates, improving accuracy.

Chromatic Change

Scientists studied over 9,000 bird species to find out why there are so many colourful birds in the tropics and how these colours have spread over time.

Renewal in Green

Spending time in nature has been shown to significantly improve social, mental, and physical health in adults, suggesting it is an effective, accessible form of mental health support.

At the Edge of the Lakes

Rising lake temperatures from climate change will disrupt aquatic life, especially in warmer regions, causing significant habitat shifts.