Earthships, hemp and hay: the houses built for off-grid living
Through careful planning, a commitment to energy-efficient design and sometimes necessity, these Australians have embraced life off the grid.
Rare earth minerals could be sourced through old batteries, smartphones, wind turbines
We don’t need to mine the earth, the oceans and the moon to find these precious elements.
What would a climate diet look like in Australia?
Eating less meat and dairy, and more plants and native food, could significantly affect our carbon footprint – and health
Doxiepoos and puggles: is hybrid breeding healthier for owners and dogs?
Healthy, hypoallergenic and really, really cute – that’s the promise of a designer crossbreed dog, and people are paying thousands for them
A Rolls-Royce record of biodiversity
Natalie Parletta meets a palaeontologist in love with life underground.
Human training for happier dogs
Dogs are loyal, devoted companions. Yet even with training, so many problematic dog behaviors puzzle and frustrate their owners, often resulting in abandonment and neglect. A new breed of dog trainers and scientists say it doesn’t have to be like this.
Innovators look to “accidental crops” as a nutritious, environmentally friendly and free food source
Edible wild greens could help improve food security, boost public health and make communities more resilient to disaster.
