Giant African land snails put Florida town in quarantine

Giant snails that can grow up to the size of a rat have been reported in a town in Florida. The invasive species, native to Africa, carry the parasite rat lungworm, known to cause meningitis in humans.  On June 23, 2022, the Florida Department…

Gruesome skin tumours found on Antarctic fish caused by climate change

A parasitic illness spreading through Antarctica’s waters has left fish with grotesque skin tumours. Scientists say they’ve never seen an outbreak like this in the region and believe one of the causes could be climate change. Warming conditions could lead to a…

The 9 best headphones and earphones for 2022, whatever your budget

Summer is, hands down, the best time of year for finding new music. Festivals, barbecues and general vibes give us all plenty of opportunities to bulk out our favourite playlists. So there’s a strong possiblity you’ll be getting the itch for an…