Butterfly Conservation predicts a "bumper" year for butterflies in the UK due to a hot, dry spring, launching its annual Big Butterfly Count to encourage public participation and track species expansion into new areas.
A new study reveals the British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is genetically distinct with 20% less diversity than European relatives. Despite low diversity and high inbreeding, harmful mutations are not accumulating, but long-term survival faces challenges.
A new study reveals the British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is genetically distinct with 20% less diversity than European relatives. Despite low diversity and high inbreeding, harmful mutations are not accumulating significantly, but long-term survival faces challenges.
Ten-year-old Jo Nagai from Kobe, Japan, conducted a scientific experiment on swallowtail butterflies, demonstrating that they can retain memories through metamorphosis and even pass them to subsequent generations, a finding that has surprised scientists.
A five-day hike along the GR736 route through France's Tarn River Gorge reveals abundant wildlife, including beavers and vultures, alongside medieval villages, ruined castles, and dramatic limestone cliffs. The route offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical exploration.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh, 19, broke the 16-year-old women's 200m butterfly world record with a time of 2:01.65 at the Canadian Trials in Montreal. Already an Olympic champion, McIntosh now holds four individual long-course world records.
Summer McIntosh broke the 200m butterfly world record with a time of 2:01.65 at Canada's Pan Pacific Championships trials in Montreal. She surpassed Liu Zige's 2009 record, set before the ban on 'supersuits', and now holds five of the six fastest times in the event.
A new genetic study reveals the endangered British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is a distinct subspecies with origins dating back 200,000 years, challenging previous theories and highlighting the need for renewed conservation efforts against habitat loss due to climate change.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set a new women's 50m freestyle world record of 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli International Trophy in Rome on Sunday, surpassing Kate Douglass's recent record.
The peacock butterfly, known for its distinctive eye spots and colours, has been voted Britain's favourite butterfly in a poll by Butterfly Conservation, beating 59 other native species with over 20,000 votes cast.
A legal challenge over the vulnerable northern brown argus has delayed a forestry plan at Todrig, where investor Gresham House wants to plant commercial trees. The case highlights rising demand for woodland as a tax-efficient asset for wealthy families.
A massive migration of purple butterflies was spotted along the Kenting coastline in Taiwan, creating a stunning visual spectacle. Experts explain this phenomenon is related to egg-laying, but food sources are delayed due to lack of rain, impacting the usual breeding cycle.
A three-year rewilding project on a former dairy farm in east Somerset has led to a significant increase in wildlife, with recorded bird species rising from 67 to 94 and butterfly species from 11 to 24. The Heal Somerset site is also home to more small mammals and 15 bat species.
Ukrainian swimmer Andriy Govorov details his first experience with performance-enhancing drugs for the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where athletes use banned substances for financial rewards. The event faces strong opposition from anti-doping agencies.
Butterfly Conservation launches a public vote to determine Britain's favourite butterfly from 60 species, with the poll running until 7 June.
Gretchen Walsh set her third 100m butterfly world record in 12 months, clocking 54.33 seconds in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 23-year-old American, who narrowly missed Olympic gold to teammate Torri Huske in Paris, now owns the 13 fastest times in the event's history. She first broke the 55-second barrier last May with a 54.60-second swim.
Apple announced leadership changes with John Ternus becoming CEO in September and Johny Srouji taking over hardware engineering. The author argues this is positive for the Mac, given Ternus’ hardware background and Srouji’s role in creating Apple’s M-series chips that transformed Mac performance since the 2020 Silicon transition. The article expresses optimism that Apple will continue prioritizing performance over thinness, avoiding past mistakes like the butterfly keyboard era.
