We talk about empathy, but do we value it?
Research suggests it depends on the people and the issue.
Multi-screening may mess with your memory
Study looks at why some of us don’t remember things.
How leaf cutter ants domesticated crops
Could human farmers learn from them?
Global trade linked to resource insecurity
Study highlights need for sustainable supply chains.
Can cat genes explain their nine lives?
Maybe not, but they can help unravel genomic mutations.
Are women more moral than men?
They’re certainly fairer and more caring, study suggests.
The ‘happy ending effect’
Human bias can skew our memory and our choices.
Restoring ecosystems to prevent extinctions
Targeting priority areas also could mitigate CO2 emissions.
Sahara actually has quite a few trees
Satellite imaging and deep learning provide a clearer picture.
Humans are disrupting predator diets
Eating our food could upset communities and ecosystems.
Finished your PhD? Six questions to ask yourself about what’s next
There is no single path to success, so here’s a plan to help you choose.
Focus on people to put a value on nature
Providing context will aid conservation, scientists say.
Maybe we’re hard-wired for calorific foods
They were vital for our ancestors but are not so good for us.
How to wash your bed: ‘If you didn’t wash it for a year it would be a kilo heavier from dead skin.’
How often should you wash your sheets, pillows, doona and mattress? And when is it time to throw them out? Experts explain.
Power games may make animals smarter
New theory adds missing piece to puzzle of brain evolution.
Inside the brains of dogs
Study unravels what happens when they look at faces.
The ecological impact of fences
Scientists highlight a neglected but serious issue.
Showing what we think about robots
Scientists can make predictions based on brain activity.
Reptiles threatened by online trade
Scientists call for greater international regulation.
More surprises about Palaeolithic humans
Our ancestors traversed Europe earlier than thought.
The importance of urban trees
Scientists say make cities a focus of conservation efforts.
