Karachi

February 6, 2018

White cheeks are more titillating

Male blue tits with white cheeks are healthier and more likely to mate with higher quality partners than their counterparts with duller cheek feathers. Having purer […]
February 6, 2018

Duck faeces shed light on plant seed dispersal

Mallards are among the most abundant and widespread duck species in the world, yet little attention has been paid to date to their role in spreading […]
February 6, 2018

Dye kills malaria parasites at speed not seen before

Research shows that the dye methylene blue is a safe antimalarial that kills malaria parasites at an unprecedented rate. Within two days, patients are cured of […]
February 5, 2018

Changing weather patterns throwing ecosystems out of whack

Species’ lifecycles are slowly growing out of alignment, which can affect the functioning of ecosystems, ultimately impacting human food supply and disease. Changing weather patterns throwing […]