‘London Underground mosquito’ is actually much older than previously thought

A type of mosquito that was believed to have evolved in the London Underground has a much older origin in the Mediterranean, ...
The New Arab

London Underground mosquito's origins traced to ancient Egypt

New research debunks “modern evolution” myth, tracing the insect’s roots to the ancient agricultural and irrigation systems ...
Natural History Museum

Origins of the London Underground mosquito revealed

The insect, which became known as the London Underground mosquito, is known by scientists as Culex pipiens form molestus. Evolutionary biologists have long believed that it evolved from the ...

People are only just realising clever reason for odd structures on buildings

History expert Jack Chesher has explained the reason that you might found some odd-looking round structures on building ...
The New York Times

A 5-Stop Guide to the Last Day of London’s Tube Strike

What to know about the disruption to the city’s underground transit system this week, and alternative ways to travel. By Peter Robins Peter Robins reported from London after cycling to the office.
NPR

London Underground workers go on strike, leaving millions of commuters stranded

One of the world's oldest and busiest subway systems has ground to halt. London Underground workers are on strike, leaving some 4 million commuters stranded. This is a sound you will not hear in ...