Lizzie Harrett
Recent articles by Lizzie Harrett
Honey hunt demonstrates rare human-bird collaboration
Yao tribesmen of Mozambique get by with a little help from their feathered friends in the search for honey.
Brace yourself, the dragon ants are coming
Cutting-edge 3D imaging has identified two new ant species, who bear resemblance to some roaring Game of Thrones characters.
Hitching a ride? Deadly bacteria cling on to discarded plastic
When one man’s trash is another’s treasure: new study finds discarded plastic bags and bottles can become a floating home for deadly species of bacteria.
Human intelligence question cracked using brain variability
What makes you smart? A new study finds that measuring the variability in the brain’s neural network might hold the clues to this clever question.
MeerKAT radio telescope discovers unknown galaxies in distant space
A South African super-telescope has exceeded all expectations, discovering thousands of new galaxies and black holes.
Could sleeping with chickens ward off mosquito-borne malaria?
A new study finds that having a live chicken in your room while you sleep could prevent mosquitoes carrying disease from slurping up your blood.