Endangered birds leave genetic clues in their drinking water
Environmental DNA is proving to be a powerful tool that could aid conservation.
Carbon cafe: what is the most sustainable coffee order?
From the beans to the milk to the way it’s brewed, the environmental impact of your daily pick-me-up can vary widely
National parks estimated to save trillions in mental health costs
Scientists hope such a tangible benefit will boost conservation efforts.
Nemo’s cousins have a special way of finding him
Some clownfish make good use of their UV vision.
Playing in the right dirt could have a calming effect
Research finds biodiverse soil makes mice less anxious.
Compost seats are being launched globally
The Subpod transforms food waste into nutrient-rich soil without mess, fuss or odors and even doubles up as a garden seat.
The company that is helping Amazon rainforests and communities
A digital marketing company strives to make a difference and inspire more businesses to do the same.
Fossils provide new insights into when apes began to walk
They may also reveal a common ancestor of humans and great apes.
To maximise learning, find the sweet spot
Study confirms the importance of challenging people and machines.
These birds form surprisingly complex societies
And that’s despite not having particularly large brains.
Tracing poached ivory to the source
Online tool matches genetic sequences to a database.
Vampire bats are friendly, like us
Social bonds formed in captivity continue in the wild.
The science behind Jackson Pollock’s art
Research finds he was a master of fluid dynamics.
Food and your mood: how what you eat directly affects your brain
Do your brain a favour and reach for a handful of mood-boosting foods – think nuts instead of donuts.
New analysis triples risk from rising sea levels
Regular flooding could become a reality for hundreds of millions of people.
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
What’s good for people is good for the planet, study confirms
Mega analysis reveals how small dietary changes can benefit health and the environment.
Early Celts believed wine should be for all
Analysis of ceramic vessels throws new light on social customs.
Birds wing it in many ways
Their movement, not shape, determines flight behaviour, study shows.
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
