Scientists Found A Hilariously Simple Way To Stop Seagulls Stealing Your Chips
[ad_1] Technically, seagulls are not a bird of prey. But try telling that to the snacking tourists on my nearest beach; they start scanning the skies for chip predators, ducking for cover like voles facing the claws of a kestrel. Some research has found that no matter what lifestyle they lead, seagulls seem programmed to […]
Bumblebees Can Live Underwater For Days, And Scientists Think A Gill Is Involved
[ad_1] If you want to attract bees to your garden, a special, shallow “bath”, which isn’t deep enough for our flying friends to fall into, is a great place to start. But for queen bumblebees, apparently, a mini plunge pool would pose no threat. That’s because new research published in the Royal Society’s Proceedings B […]
‘Blood Moon’: Today’s Lunar Event Won’t Happen Again Until 2028
[ad_1] There will be a total lunar eclipse tonight (3 March) that’ll lead to a “blood moon”. This will see the moon turn a deep red or orange as the Earth interrupts some of the sun’s rays, usually reflected by the satellite. And it’s the last one we’re expected to get until 2028. Why do […]