The area of England’s woodlands could be doubled — to cover a 20 per cent of the county — without intruding on key wildlife habitats or farmland, a study found. Researchers from Friends of the Earth and cartography consultancy Terra Sulis have compiled a map showing existing and potential woodland cover across England. The project … Read more
‘Live fast and die young’: Migratory animals are in decline because their fast-paced lifestyles mean they are less able to adapt to changing climates and habits, study claims Experts from the University of Exeter studied the ‘pace of life’ of 1,296 species They looked at metrics including longevity and the frequency of breeding The team found … Read more
Scientists say buildings on Mars could be made from a substance found in fish scales and fungi called chitin. Chitin is one of the most ubiquitous organic polymers on Earth, and when mixed with Martian soil, it could make a sturdy enough material to build tools and shelters. The organic polymer could be sourced on Mars from … Read more