Keeping your pets stress free around fireworks
Fireworks are exciting and eagerly anticipated by many people, yet for the majority of pets it can be a stressful and dangerous time. Pets have...
All Creatures
The All Creatures category explores the connections between humans and animals, covering topics that span animal health, welfare, behaviour and the shared benefits of human-animal interaction. From insights into veterinary care and pet wellbeing to stories highlighting the unique roles animals play in our lives, this category brings compassionate, evidence-informed perspectives on our interspecies relationships.
How to deal with a bedbug infestation
A widely reported bedbug infestation has broken out in Paris and there's been suggestions of them moving to the UK. Superintendent Pharmacist of Pharmacy2u, Phil Day...
Do sounds of nature improve wellbeing of care home residents
Innovative research by University of Gloucestershire exploring whether the sounds of nature can have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people...
Creating a pet safe garden
In this practical guide from First Aid for Life, Emma Hammett explains how to create a garden that is both enjoyable and safe for pets....
Could flies show how to personalise diet?
Fruit flies and humans don’t just share a love of fruit in the warm summer months. We also share key genetic features, which scientists have...
The life threatening dangers of Oak Processionary Moths
The life-threatening dangers of Oak Processionary Moths: People living in London and the South East are being warned to look out for toxic Oak Processionary...
The impact of air pollution on insect health
The impact of air pollution on insect health: Air pollution particles may be a cause of dramatic drop in global insect numbers. New research shows...
New venom discovery from deadly cone snails
University of Queensland researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms...
Keeping your flower arrangements feline-friendly
Since a few plants can be toxic to cats, it’s important to be mindful of the flower choices you choose for your next bouquet. This...
Firedrone: Heat-resistant drone
Imperial College London and Empa researchers have built a drone that can withstand high enough temperatures to enter burning buildings. The prototype drone, called FireDrone,...
