Dolphins learn how to use tools to hunt for fish from their mothers
From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human societies have been…
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I feel deep sadness about bird flu and environmental loss. Is this normal?
As we work with people experiencing ecological loss, we are slowly learning to notice and respond…
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Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research
The public narrative is often simplistic: as the world warms, species are shifting towards cooler temperatures…
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On the origin of feces: how animal poo drove Earth’s greatest evolutionary event
As all children learn, everyone poos. But when did this begin? And what evolutionary and environmental…
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New museum find shows nature can’t stop inventing seahorses
At first glance it looks exactly like a seahorse. It has the same horse-shaped head tilted…
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What is an umwelt?
An umwelt is a biological concept that suggests that although we all — animals and humans…
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Costco’s organic chicken isn’t what it seems
A disturbing new investigation by the nonprofit Mercy For Animals into Pilgrim’s Pride — a major…
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‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed
An adult orca cruises near the surface of the clear, blue water, holding a large sunfish…
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How Sam Neill’s Jurassic Park performance inspired a generation of paleontologists
The sudden death of actor Sam Neill prompted tributes from colleagues and fans worldwide. But the…
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Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
Jeanne Tarrant Helen Briggs, Kate Stephens and Kevin Church, Climate and Science team 9 July 2026, 13:13 BST Updated 7…
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NZ’s unique fossil record of marine molluscs helps scientists predict extinction risk – before it’s too late
Scientists are increasingly worried we may be witnessing the start of the “sixth mass extinction” –…
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A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means
A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near…
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How is the Australian poultry industry preparing for a possible outbreak of bird flu?
Around the country, but especially in WA and SA, the poultry industry has already begun increasing…
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Bird flu has spread to two Australian states. Here’s how it could accelerate our extinction crisis
The arrival of H5N1 in Australia is not cause for panic, as this outbreak is yet…
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Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery
The seabed, which was shaped by retreating glaciers from the end of the last ice age,…
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too – and we finally know how
For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures…
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Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, bringing temperatures close to 40°C and prompting widespread health…
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The first case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia has been confirmed. What does this mean?
Importantly, ducks have very limited signs of disease when infected with HPAI H5N1, and appear to…
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Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
More than 100 million years ago, a flying reptile called a pterosaur flew over the oceans…
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Bodies of Evidence: Tools of degradation inside Israeli prisons
“The use of animals, the use of dogs.”The UN’s top expert on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, talks…
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How will Australian native bees cope with climate change? Their nests hold a clue
Bees have many different ways of building their homes. Many people will be familiar with the…
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Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas
The summer blockbuster season has kicked off in earnest with the theatrical release of Disclosure Day,…
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Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos
When savoury whole foods such as lean meat, poultry, or pulses were chosen, protein intakes were…
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Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think
As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to…
