Electric Cars Still Unpopular Despite New Technology

Car insurance customers keen to see more people opting for environmentally-friendly vehicles may be disappointed by the impact of road traffic electricity, it has been suggested. According to Clean Green Cars, a green motoring guide, the technology is unlikely to have a significant effect in the UK. Previously, the En...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Aygo May Be Perfect Fit For Drivers Looking To Downsize

Toyota is a world leader for quality and efficiency. They have been manufacturing cars for over 70 years and in that time have become the world’s largest automobile maker by sales. The company continually strives to improve the efficiency and reliability of its vehicles. Car insurance customers keen to downsize ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Ethical Travellers 'Should Ask Questions'

Although many of us regularly visit tried and tested holiday destination many of us want to see more exotic places. However, there can be a significant environmental impact and this raises concerns about whether tour companies should offer trips to these sorts of places. Some travel companies are now offering ethical ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Car Clubs 'Not A Mainstream Option Yet'

The majority of motor insurance customers would not be tempted to give up their own vehicles and join a car club in order to save money, new research has revealed. A study by a website promoting green car issues found nearly two thirds of drivers would be reluctant to take this course of action. However, the online re...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Holiday To US State Of Georgia Could Be Top Trip For Twitchers

Many of us simply want two weeks on the beach but some would like more interest on their annual holiday. Many travel companies are now looking at incorporating wildlife into their packages. One of the most popular is a bird watching holiday; although the UK has some amazing and varied birdlife some of us want to see mo...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Romantic Holiday To Seychelles Could Be Filled With Pampering

Many couples seek a luxurious holiday away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. A bit of sun, sea and sand would not go amiss either. It seems that the perfect destination could be the Seychelles. These are an archipelago of islands in the Indian Ocean off the East coast of Africa. There are a total of 115 ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

On the reasons birds migrate

andrewlee asks: Birds migrate to sunnier climes with more plentiful food supplies, such as north Africa. So why do they bother to come back In a nutshell - for the same reason that all us Brits01:00 Tue 17th Dec 2002

How many animals are facing extinction

According to the latest edition of the Red List Of Threatened Species, compiled by the World Conservation Union, a total of 5,453 animal species are in danger of being wiped out forever, and 5,71401:00 Wed 09th Oct 2002

How long does the commmon garden spider live

Chris Baylis asked: "How long does the common garden spider live " Most British spiders live for a year or so - if they don't get eaten - though money spiders live much shorter, and other, more01:00 Wed 18th Sep 2002

The strange case of the lyrebird

The lyrebird is the show-off of the animal kingdom. In human terms, it's the uncle who insists on dancing at a wedding and the friend who hogs the microphone at a karaoke evening. But now it is01:00 Mon 17th Jun 2002

Why is Uranus blue, is it made of water

A. No, in fact, Uranus doesn't have a liquid or solid surface that anything could land on. Its atmosphere is made of gas, mainly hydrogen, helium and methane. The methane absorbs the sun's red01:00 Mon 22nd Apr 2002

What is bleached coral

A. Although the resultant colour leaves the coral looking devoid of colour, no bleach is actually involved. Nor is it, directly, the result of the suns rays. Bleached coral occurs when the algae01:00 Mon 22nd Apr 2002

Are horseshoes necessary

A. Yes, horseshoes are necessary but only because modern day horses walk and run on terrain that their feet didn't evolve to deal with. Q. What type of ground is ideal for an unshod horse A. 01:00 Mon 22nd Apr 2002

Are meercats really cats

A. No, they belong to the mongoose family, and to further press the point, the correct spelling is 'meerkat', not 'meercat'. Q. What does meerkat mean A. Meerkat is a South African Dutch word01:00 Mon 15th Apr 2002

How do octopi change colour

A. Many octopuses, along with other cephalopods like squid and cuttlefish, can change colour. They do so by virtue of special pigment cells called chromatophores that can change size, varying the01:00 Mon 15th Apr 2002

What s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise

Pussing wants to know, thanks to incitatus for his answer. A. As far as the scientists are concerned they're all they same thing: turtles. Turtles belong to the order Testudines, tortoises are just01:00 Mon 15th Apr 2002

My grandmother wants to visit Britain and bring her dog with her, does the dog have to be put in quarantine and if so, for how long

A. For nearly one hundred years pet owners entering the UK had to put their animal in quarantine for six months. Q. What’s the situation now A. This all changed recently with the01:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002

Now that spring is here, what should I be looking out for in the countryside

Q. Is it too early to see any insects A. No both the Orange-tip butterfly and oil beetle are busy at this time of year. The Orange-tip butterfly hatches in April, after its long winter. Look out01:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002

Is it possible to tell frogspawn from toad spawn

A. Yes, it's quite obvious once you know how. Frogspawn is laid in clumps whereas toad spawn is laid in strings. Q. Why are the eggs surrounded by jelly A. This clear jelly substance, which01:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002

Given that the Arctic ice sheet is melting why aren t we seeing a corresponding rise in sea levels

A. Although the Arctic ice sheet is melting and breaking up the majority of the ice is still frozen at the moment. But more importantly as the Arctic ice sheet is already in the sea it is displacing01:00 Mon 01st Apr 2002