Category Archives: Environment
GM potato trial ‘threatens Ireland’s image’ – WBNews
Image caption Blight turns potatoes into mush Ireland’s environmental protection agency has approved the first...
GM crops ‘aid plant neighbours’ – WBNews
Image caption The modified crops boosted populations of natural pest-controlling insects GM crops that make...
Space ‘textures’ nearly ruled out in WMap study – WBNews
The very fabric of space is not as “knotted” as some theories predict it should...
Rio: So much to do, so little time – WBNews
Along with thousands of government delegates, activists, academics, business chiefs and other journalists I’m making...
Hubble times Milky Way and Andromeda galaxy pile-up – WBNews
Image caption An illustration shows the night sky 3.75 billion years from now. Andromeda (left)...
GM crop institute’s website targeted – WBNews
Image caption Protesters were stopped from reaching the wheat crop by a police line The...
Africa and Australasia to share Square Kilometre Array
Image caption An artist’s impression shows the vast array of telescopes that will comprise the...
GM wheat trial at Rothamsted vandalised – WBNews
Image caption Some scientists say GM wheat could help reduce pesticide use A man has...
Chilean astronomer makes her mark – WBNews
Image caption Antennae: Alma sees carbon monoxide (orange & yellow) in this composite picture that...
Pythons linked to Florida Everglades mammal decline – WBNews
Image caption Pythons occasionally tackle alligators, which can end badly for both animals Non-native Burmese...