In what experts have called a ‘surprising act of selflessness’, some wasp colonies lend their spare workers to babysit in neighbouring nests, a study has found. Researchers from the UK studied some 20,000 baby Neotropical paper wasps and their carers from 91 different colonies in Panama, including near the canal. Paper wasps are so-named for … Read more
Hopes that rural areas will be ‘decoupled’ from neighbouring Covid hotspots in high tiers are dashed as Matt Hancock warns move would trigger infections spike Local MPs had hoped they would be ‘decoupled’ from neighbouring hotspots However, Matt Hancock has warned move could lead to rural areas ‘catching up’ Review of tiers to take place … Read more
Nearly 700,000 people living in parts of Nottinghamshire could be forced into a Tier Three coronavirus lockdown in the coming days amid claims the toughest rules will be enforced in Warrington from tomorrow in a desperate attempt to crack down on rising cases. Local MPs say Nottingham City, Gedling, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe — home to … Read more
Happy ending for ‘Romeo and Juliet of lockdown’: Italian couple who spotted each other from neighbouring balconies when forced to stay home for ten weeks reveal they are to marry The pair fell in love after meeting from their balconies during lockdown Michele D’Alpaos,38 and Paola Agnelli, 40, met during a community balcony concert They have … Read more