Unseen engineers have been secretly shaping life on earth, says new research

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

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With expert broadcaster, author and long-standing AG columnist, Anne Swithinbank

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

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

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