The ‘happy ending effect’
Human bias can skew our memory and our choices.
Restoring ecosystems to prevent extinctions
Targeting priority areas also could mitigate CO2 emissions.
Sahara actually has quite a few trees
Satellite imaging and deep learning provide a clearer picture.
Humans are disrupting predator diets
Eating our food could upset communities and ecosystems.
Focus on people to put a value on nature
Providing context will aid conservation, scientists say.
Maybe we’re hard-wired for calorific foods
They were vital for our ancestors but are not so good for us.
Power games may make animals smarter
New theory adds missing piece to puzzle of brain evolution.
Inside the brains of dogs
Study unravels what happens when they look at faces.
The ecological impact of fences
Scientists highlight a neglected but serious issue.
Showing what we think about robots
Scientists can make predictions based on brain activity.
Reptiles threatened by online trade
Scientists call for greater international regulation.
More surprises about Palaeolithic humans
Our ancestors traversed Europe earlier than thought.
The importance of urban trees
Scientists say make cities a focus of conservation efforts.
Are playful dogs easier to train?
Research suggests working breeds could be the most fun.
Why boys should be friends with girls
Baboon study suggests it increases chance of a long life.
Funnelwebs don’t mean to hurt us
Impact of venom an ‘unfortunate evolutionary coincidence’.
Surprising insights into sleep’s purpose
Study raises questions about its role in early childhood.
Time does fly when we’re having fun
Scientists identify neurons that skew our perception.
Vikings weren’t who we thought
New DNA analysis could rewrite the history books.
Variable habit linked to diverse chimp skills
Environmental flux drives innovation, study suggests.
Making cities more liveable
Scientists develop an eco-friendly urban framework.
