How on earth do ants get absolutely everywhere?
Ants are one of the incredible success stories of the natural world. In fact, there’s probably…
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School kids discover new insects and spiders in citizen science project
In the citizen science project "Insect Investigators", some school students are not just learning about insects…
How non-compete agreements can hurt Australian workers
Navigating your career can throw up a variety of barriers – and one of them might…
How do we stop a huge rise in Aussie kids’ weight?
There's been a huge rise in the proportion of people who are overweight or obese, right…
The oldest rocks on Earth can tell us about the origins of life
The oldest known rocks on Earth formed more than three billion years ago, in the Pilbara,…
Eyewitness memories: can you miss what’s happening right in fron...
In a famous case in the US, a police officer was pursing a suspect, and ran…
A simple coin flip could affect whether we discriminate against each o...
Discrimination happens in many ways, in many places, all through society. Often we're not even conscious…
How bees count
When you write the numbers 1 to 5 in a line, chances are you automatically put…
Are we about to see the end of bank cards?
The security of your bank card, and especially the number on it, is vital. Recently Mastercard…
Climate-affected fruit and vegies bring new tastes and textures
Changes in our climate and weather are affecting our food plants. We’ve all seen the ‘ugly’…
What sort of shoppers value handmade products the most?
Handmade items can feel really special and unique. Even more so when they’re a gift for…
Do perfectionist bosses stifle creativity?
A boss with a perfectionist streak can be great – they set high standards and lead…