Currently, humans have, by far, the biggest impact on the planet and the Earth's biota. In recognition of this, some folk have suggested c...
Readers may have noticed, that many of the herbs in my Plants We Used To Use posts had been advocated for their aphrodisiac properties. Mo...
In many parts of the globe. childhood obesity is a growing problem. A Munich analysis of this condition, used data from 50 existing clinica...
Silver birch timber is commonly used in plywood production, brush backs, toys and reels. It can also be used to make wood pellet and brique...
Lime wood is a popular choice in furniture manufacture as it's easy to work with, resists warping and takes a good polish. It's also used t...
Science isn't always 'right'. It's always essentially a 'work in progress'. New data has to be accumulated, confirmed, evaluated and often ...
Hurricane strength is currently classified, 1-5, on the Saffir-Simpson scale of wind speed. Global heating is, however, putting extra energ...
In some countries, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up very high proportions of the diet. These foods have been linked to a wide range of ...
Persian ironwood wood timber is almost indestructible. It's an excellent choice for telephone poles, bridge construction and tool handles.
'Long Covid' is a 'cocktail' of detrimential symptoms, including lack of energy and 'brain fog', persisting long after that viral infection...
The journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research has noted a strange phenomenon. The number of UK folk using non-cigarette tobacco (in cigars, pi...
In earlier times, a minor cut could kill, if it became infected. Humans then 'hijacked' chemicals produced by other organisms to out-compet...
The UK's Tobacco and Vaping Bill was intended to be a legacy policy. It would have annually added 1 year to the age at which folk could le...
Alder wood is soft and porous but, in water, it resists rotting. It's kept wet to maintain its durability. In early times Alder wood was us...
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Amazingly,'Joe Public' seems to have quickly forgotten the devastation caused by zoonotic viruses. He also seems to have largely lost sight...
Poplar wood has always proved popular as a frame for upholstered furniture. Pallets, boxes and crates are also frequently made from it. Pop...
Devi Sridhar (Edinburgh University) has listed likely public health challenges of 2025. She opines that Bird 'flu shows every sign of beco...
As Hawthorn wood is strong and closely-grained, it's often used for carving. This wood is also employed to make tool handles, as well as ot...
The Sars-CoV-2 pandemic came 'out of the blue'. When it 'hit', it caused many human deaths; widespread illness and disturbed (and continues...
