Drivers urged to download app that can track insect populations by counting splats on number plates

The world has experienced five mass extinctions over the course of its history, and experts claim we are seeing another one happen right now.    A 2017 research paper claimed a ‘biological annihilation’ of wildlife in recent decades has triggered the sixth mass extinction and says the planet is heading towards a ‘global crisis’.  Scientists warn … Read more

SpaceX satellite plans ‘unsustainable’ warns competitor Arianespace

SpaceX is close to a ‘de-facto monopolisation’ of space due to its thousands of satellites, claims the head of European space launch firm Arianespace. The Elon Musk-owned firm has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch up to 42,000 satellites into space. They are building the ‘Starlink’ constellation that will deliver ‘reliable … Read more

SpaceX satellite plans ‘unsustainable’ warns competitor Arianespace

SpaceX is close to a ‘de-factor monopolisation’ of space due to its thousands of satellites, claims the head of European space launch firm Arianespace. The Elon Musk-owned firm has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch up to 42,000 satellites into space. They are building the ‘Starlink’ constellation that will deliver ‘reliable … Read more

Health: Very premature or low birth weight babies are more likely to have a lower IQ as adults

Very premature and very low birth weight babies are more likely to have a lower IQ as adults — losing an average of 12 points, study shows Experts from the University of Warwick analysed data from eight past studies This included adult IQ test results from 2,135 people born between 1978-1995 Those born either very preterm or very … Read more

Health: Very premature or low birth weight babies are more likely to have a lower IQ as adults

Very premature and very low birth weight babies are more likely to have a lower IQ as adults — losing an average of 12 points, study shows Experts from the University of Warwick analysed data from eight past studies This included adult IQ test results from 2,135 people born between 1978-1995 Those born either very preterm or very … Read more