The squawking laughter is enough to send a Hitchcockian chill up anyone’s spine, though if you live anywhere near the coast – or increasingly in cities further inland – seagulls are as ubiquitous as pigeons. But bigger. And much more vicious. Every year, new reports telling similar stories rear their ugly head, with headlines shrieking warnings about gulls terrorising people, particularly in the soft underbelly of the British Isles. Hold onto your chips.
Continue reading...Sunday, April 26, 2009
Man has climbed the highest mountains; he has penetrated the densest forests, crossed the greatest deserts and descended miles below to the murky depths of the ocean floor. He has conquered the skies, the land and the sea, but there is one battle he has not won – yet – the battle to conquer the mind.
Continue reading...Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The love of imported foods, plants and year-round produce means that an alien invasion of Britain is happening. Scientists have recently discovered that the false widow spider is now able to live through the increasingly mild winters in Britain and now fear that it's only a matter of time until its big cousin the black widow comes hits the British shores.
Continue reading...Friday, June 20, 2008
Image by Steve&Sara With a bouncing floor and a series of power generating blocks, the first eco-nightclub in Britain will open its gates on July 10, in London. The bar is supposedly powered by renewable energy and will serve organic spirits in polycarbon cups. It also has plans [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The list of fish that can make men curse with fear has up to this point pretty much been limited to very large sharks. Add another one to the list: the giant snakehead.
Continue reading...Sunday, February 10, 2008
A tax rebate for those who purchase eco-homes has been called a con after it was revealed that only six households in the entirety of Britain benefited from the rebate. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image by Antonio Cruz The initial government plan involved giving back the [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 31, 2008
Every month or so there comes a story of scientists who suggest we fight global warming in new and occasionally ridiculous ways. Last month it was scientists promoting an extra shiny version of soya beans, the leaves of which would reflect the sun’s light and help cool the [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, January 27, 2008
An import from China is taking over British land, threatening to destroy everything in its wake. Muntjac image via the Moorhen homepage We’re not talking about an army or even lead laced toys, we’re talking about tiny deer
Continue reading...Sunday, January 13, 2008
After a massive swarm of mauve stinger jellyfish wiped out £1 million worth of salmon in a Northern Ireland fish farm, the British government has launched emergency measures to protect their citizens from the purple creatures. The government fears the swarms of jellyfish could return to British waters [...]
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