432 articles from THURSDAY 29.10.2020

Covid pressure on health visitors puts generation of babies at risk, charities say

NSPCC and others urge government to fund rebuilding of struggling support serviceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA generation of babies born during the Covid-19 pandemic may be at risk because they and their parents are not being fully supported by health visitors in the weeks and months after birth, a coalition of children’s charities has said.The NSPCC and nine...

Global heating threatens UK wildlife’s ability to adapt and survive

Restoring and connecting habitat across Britain could save a fifth of species by 2030, says report by Rewilding BritainGlobal heating is shifting Britain’s climatic zones by up to 5km each year, outpacing wildlife’s ability to adapt and survive, according to a new report by Rewilding Britain.If species cannot adapt to higher temperatures or relocate elsewhere, they will be threatened with...

Secret surfing life of remoras hitchhiking on blue whales

A new study of blue whales off the coast of California has given researchers the first ocean recordings of their famous hitchhiking partner -- the remora -- revealing the suckerfish's secret whale-surfing skills as well as their knack for grabbing the most flow-optimal spots while riding aboard the world's largest vertebrate.

Ancient marine predator had a built-in float

About 240 million years ago, when reptiles ruled the ocean, a small lizard-like predator floated near the bottom of the edges in shallow water, picking off prey with fang-like teeth. A short and flat tail, used for balance, helps identify it as a new species, according to new research.

Coronavirus live news: France second wave likely ‘harder and more deadly’ says Macron; global daily cases pass 500,000

France reimposes national lockdown; Germany imposes drastic curbs; Italy sets daily infection record. Follow latest updatesGermany to bring in new rules after record surge in casesEU leaders urged to aid transfer of patients between countriesUS adds nearly 500,000 cases in a week; Europe faces more lockdowns 11.53pm GMT Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic with...

Ancient marine predator had a built-in float

About 240 million years ago, when reptiles ruled the ocean, a small lizard-like predator floated near the bottom of the edges in shallow water, picking off prey with fang-like teeth. A short and flat tail, used for balance, helps identify it as a new species, according to research published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.