Monitoring British bats can help identify coronaviruses
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted, even if…
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Spider venom for MND research receives funding
Spider venom for MND research receives funding: Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of…
Brits crave ’emotional sup-paw-t’!
New research has highlighted just how reliant Brits are on the emotional sup-paw-t of their pets with almost three quarters…
Human factors affect bees’ communication
Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees adding further stress to struggling colonies, according…
Cold climate adaptations promoted social evolution
New study shows how adaptations to living in a cold climate promoted social evolution. For the first time ever, scientists have…
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria, Australia. Researchers have developed a surveillance system capable of detecting elevated risks…
How your pet can benefit your mental health
In the UK, 52% of adults own at least one pet. Frankly, this is no surprise: animals are adorable, loving, and a…
Cats & Covid
Household cats acquired the same COVID-19 variants as their owners throughout the pandemic, according to new research. The study, published…
What to do if your dog eats chocolate
There are many foods loved by pet owners and by their dogs – that can make their pets very ill! …
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions: Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the human…