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.
Are playful dogs easier to train?
Research suggests working breeds could be the most fun.
Why boys should be friends with girls
Baboon study suggests it increases chance of a long life.
Funnelwebs don’t mean to hurt us
Impact of venom an ‘unfortunate evolutionary coincidence’.
Surprising insights into sleep’s purpose
Study raises questions about its role in early childhood.
Time does fly when we’re having fun
Scientists identify neurons that skew our perception.
Vikings weren’t who we thought
New DNA analysis could rewrite the history books.
Variable habit linked to diverse chimp skills
Environmental flux drives innovation, study suggests.
Making cities more liveable
Scientists develop an eco-friendly urban framework.
Why mozzies prefer some people to others
Science is working on an irritating issue.
Fast-growing trees die younger
Analysis suggests this could affect carbon storage predictions.
