Biology – Science and Joe

Understanding Human Rhinoviruses: Causes of the Common Cold

23rd Aug 2026

Human rhinoviruses, from the Picornaviridae (Picornavirus) family, cause approximately 50% of cases of the common cold. There are over 150 serotypes of rhinovirus across three species: HRV-A, HRV-B and HRV-C. As a member of Group IV in the Baltimore classification system, rhinoviruses have a genome composed of a single linear sense or positive RNA strand, … More Understanding Human Rhinoviruses: Causes of the Common Cold

Herb Robert: A Modest Yet Majestic Floral Delight

19th Jul 2026

Geranium robertianum, also known as Herb Robert, is a herbaceous annual or biennial wildflower, native and very common in Europe. Part of the Geraniaceae family that evolved approximately 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, Herb Robert can be found in a wide variety of habitats, from vast expanses of woodland, moorland and wasteland … More Herb Robert: A Modest Yet Majestic Floral Delight

Ordinary Moss: Maybe Not So Ordinary

18th Jul 2026

Ordinary Moss or Rough-stalked Feather Moss are the common names for the bryophyte Brachythecium rutabulum, which can be observed throughout the year in the UK and the rest of Europe. It is primarily located on lowland areas such as woodland habitats, hedgerows and even on lawns, although its less common at higher altitudes, particularly in … More Ordinary Moss: Maybe Not So Ordinary