Genetic consequences of the slave trade
Researchers piece together origins of African Americans.
A difficult time for reef sharks
Studies identify threats and opportunities.
Among fish, dominance reduces influence
Study suggests it’s the passive that really lead.
Birds adapting to climate change
Study finds that timing breeds resilience.
Dietary guidelines under fire
Call for reform to meet health and environmental goals.
Invasive species threaten biodiversity
Experts highlight economic and environmental impact.
An ancient story of change and adaptation
Study fills gaps in history of Aboriginal Australians.
Towards a unified species classification
Scientists propose 10 principles to streamline taxonomy.
Some animals learn to make new sounds
It could have evolved from faking it.
The evolution of flowering plants
‘Time tree’ shows delayed diversification of species.
COVID-19 affects some more than others
Global report explores responses and impacts.
This is an amphibian with a difference
Researchers find evidence of snake-like venom glands.
Does she look grumpy to you?
Language sways how we perceive expressions.
The Australian story told beneath the sea
Archaeological sites could fill vast historical gaps.
Migrating birds adapt to changing seasons
Population declines likely due to human land use.
Linguistic feature not unique to humans
Monkeys can do it too, study finds.
More proof of animal smarts
Studies show they innovate and learn from others.
Meet a giant ancestor of wombats
Prehistoric fossils tell more about marsupial evolution.
Hard to imagine: some people’s minds are blind
Trouble visualising also affects memories and dreams.
The man who can’t see numbers
His brain can, but to him it’s like spaghetti
Ancient ice tells story of carbon storage
Southern Ocean findings could improve climate modelling.
