Lizards, fish and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough
This article in the Conversation (21 November, 2023) describes scientific studies which show that climate change is occurring much faster than species are changing.
The body snatchers
Read this fascinating post in Scottish Pollinators (1 June 2023). This links stories of family feuds among the Egyptian Gods with the complex ‘arm’s race’ relationships between parasitic invertebrates and their host species. Read on to discover how parasites can manipulate their host’s behaviour to their advantage.
How soils changed life on Earth
This article in The Conversation (17 April 2023) traces the evolution of soils and their critical role for life on earth.
Why do insects lose their wings?
This post in Scottish Pollinators (12 May 2022) explores the evolutionary journey of insects, and why some have taken the flightless pathway.
Flower and fly – a special arrangement
Read about this fascinating relationship between the beautiful yellow globeflower, and the root-maggot fly, in this Scottish Pollinators post (21 October 2021).
How moths dodge bat attacks
This fascinating article in the Conversation (20 September 2021) shares new research on how Moths use acoustic decoys to dodge bat attacks.
