England
2025-07-25 @ 19.22.08 ∈ In English
Grandparent care: Women from poorer backgrounds help out most with childcare
In short, these findings remind us that behind the broad label of "grandparenting" lies a diverse world of individuals whose involvement in caring for grandchildren—how often they care, what they do, and why—is closely linked to and varies with gender norms and socioeconomic status.
2025-07-13 @ 21.15.21 ∈ In English
2025-04-21 @ 14.00.16 ∈ In English
More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas, research shows
Researchers studied ticks in 25 woodland areas in South West England where pheasants are released—and 25 nearby control sites where no pheasants are released. They found that Borrelia spp.—the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease—was almost 2.5 times more common in ticks in the pheasant-release areas.
2024-04-26 @ 16.14.36 ∈ Suomeksi
2024-02-27 @ 13.02.33 ∈ In English
2023-12-20 @ 18.04.55 ∈ In English
2023-06-17 @ 22.11.50 ∈ In English
Rare butterflies thriving after reintroduction bid
The large heath butterfly was once so widespread that it was locally named the Manchester argus. But its habitat was wrecked by the 19th Century arrival of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Wildlife experts said they were "optimistic" about the species, which is now "breeding strongly".
2023-06-10 @ 19.32.15 ∈ In English
Invasive oak processionary moth caterpillars cause concern for England’s trees
An insect that can be hazardous to human health is spreading across southeast England. […] "As the oak processionary moth is a relatively recent arrival to the UK, any potential predators haven't had much time to familiarize themselves with it. This means the caterpillars are able to spread faster than they would otherwise."