Spotty wings make monarch butterflies more aerodynamic

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth

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How far can you run? One kilometre? Five? 10 perhaps? Maybe you’re fit enough to run a half-marathon without too much fuss. Possibly even a full one. Whatever your record for distance might be, it’s n

Plenty of autumn bloomers are ideal food and shelter for those left on the wing

FOSSIL EVIDENCE TELLS US THAT insects have put wings to good use in their domination of the planet for the past 325 million years. However, some of these insects have given up their various motile fla