Advancing sustainable agriculture with legumes
Broad study shows benefits of rotating standard crops with beans and lentils.
Good (spider) vibrations
Scientists create music from arachnid webs.
How spinifex grasses got their ring shape
Scientists studying spinifex unearth the good and bad of soil microbes.
Gorilla chest beating sounds different based on size
The chest beating could attract females and ward off rivals.
How will mammals respond to climate change?
It’s complex – scientists call for more comprehensive studies.
Early humans in the Kalahari were innovative
Inland Africa reveals ancient evidence of Homo sapiens innovation.
How to avoid a shark attack
The right deterrent could save hundreds of lives – and sharks.
How animals grow teeth, claws and other pointy parts
Scientists reveal a new, simple law of nature.
Dingoes are not “wild dogs”
DNA analysis finds little interbreeding with domestic canines.
Children learn bias against social groups quickly
Even overhearing negative comments evokes discrimination, study finds.
Butterflies in the desert
Genetic analysis reveals surprising biodiversity hotspots.
Health benefits of nature
Our sounds harm ecological communication, but do their sounds help us?
Marine animals swim in circles
Fish, penguins, turtles, and mammals do, and it doesn’t make sense.
Blueprint for a sustainable ocean
A global plan creates the perfect trifecta, serving fisheries, ecosystems and the climate.
Songbirds without a song
Regent honeyeaters lose ability to sing their tune as populations decline.
Plastic fantastic fashion
Recycled polyethylene: a new-look fabric that’s not a planet killer.
How much do you value privacy?
Australians, have your say about our security and surveillance regime.
Rich feelings: better or worse?
Study suggests the wealthy have greater self-regard, but aren’t more compassionate.
Cats love it but mozzies don’t
Why catnip is a potent insect repellent.
