Modern penguins may have evolved earlier than thought
Ancient fossils reveal an old bird with proportions close to its current-day relatives.
Less ploughing leads to higher crop yields
Satellite data confirms importance of leaving soil alone.
Timber travelled in ancient Rome
Old boards reveal the importance of trade to the empire.
Clever canines recognise words, regardless of who’s speaking
It’s not just a human skill, new research suggests.
Socialites not the primary behavioural influencers
Research suggests it’s more likely close-knit cliques.
How the Greenland ice sheet is fracturing
Drone images show rapid drainage of melted ice is causing chain reactions.
From recycled plastic to 3D printing: more creative sustainable fashion solutions
New company addresses zero waste with custom-made, 3D-printed men’s garments.
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.
Amazon fires could increase glacier melting
The Greenland ice sheet is the biggest contributor to rising sea levels, and it’s melting faster than predicted.
On the savannah, mixed company is good
Interspecies mingling brings strategic survival benefits.
Low congestion, low emission, recycled electric motorbikes are here
More powerful than scooters, small format, no-fuss EV motorbikes with portable chargers are on the market.
Detecting wastewater leakages with the Internet of Things
Sensing these leaks in real time can substantially reduce damages and costs.
World map rates sustainable food systems
Comprehensive tool provides a benchmark for moving forward.
Scientists record a blue whale’s heartbeat
Its vast range could explain why the giant mammal isn’t any bigger.
Dung beetle’s horns not so novel after all
Research finds they stem from the same genes as wings.
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.
Bacteria keeping up the fight against dengue
New Wolbachia strain nearly halved cases in Malaysia.
Many African plant species face extinction threat
Analysis speeds up risk assessment – and could aid conservation.
New insights into malaria immune response
Discovery could also improve treatment of hepatitis, HIV and lupus, researchers suggest.
Were animal ancestors bisexual?
Scientists suggest we might have been working on some incorrect assumptions.
The island that could – how ecotourism is shaping an isolated community’s future
With help from a charity, residents of Anaa Atoll are getting themselves back on track, offering inspiration for other islands.
