Broad study shows benefits of rotating standard crops with beans and lentils.

Scientists create music from arachnid webs.

Scientists studying spinifex unearth the good and bad of soil microbes.

The chest beating could attract females and ward off rivals.

Inland Africa reveals ancient evidence of Homo sapiens innovation.

The right deterrent could save hundreds of lives – and sharks.

Scientists reveal a new, simple law of nature.

DNA analysis finds little interbreeding with domestic canines.

Even overhearing negative comments evokes discrimination, study finds.

Genetic analysis reveals surprising biodiversity hotspots.

Our sounds harm ecological communication, but do their sounds help us?

Fish, penguins, turtles, and mammals do, and it doesn’t make sense.

A global plan creates the perfect trifecta, serving fisheries, ecosystems and the climate.

Regent honeyeaters lose ability to sing their tune as populations decline.

Recycled polyethylene: a new-look fabric that’s not a planet killer.

Australians, have your say about our security and surveillance regime.

Mammal predators can be tricked into leaving vulnerable NZ birds alone.

Study suggests the wealthy have greater self-regard, but aren’t more compassionate.