How does fake tan work, and why does it sometimes smell ‘biscuity’?
Real tans come from UV-triggered pigment production in living skin; that same UV exposure increases the…
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There’s a hidden bias affecting what we know – and don’t know – about nature
Our knowledge about life on Earth is built through research on how organisms function, evolve and…
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Peptides are spreading on social media. Here’s how platforms can better protect public health
Attendees also raised a larger issue – many people using peptides don’t see themselves as “drug…
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Fruit and honey fuelled the early evolution of the human brain
Intelligence is an energetically expensive luxury – as the rise of artificial intelligence has reminded us….
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Australia has already spent over $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here’s what we can do next
The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia’s biosecurity defences four years ago, and is here…
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Mosquitoes learn to link the smell of DEET with a blood meal – new study
Mosquito repellents are key to protect ourselves from mosquito bites and the pathogens they might carry….
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An illegal bioweapons lab was found in a Las Vegas garage. It’s a warning for Australia
In Las Vegas last week, two people were admitted to hospital “deathly ill” after being exposed…
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Why growing brands leave SaaS for open-source ecommerce
For fast-growing ecommerce brands, the platform you choose isn’t just a technical decision — it’s a…
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Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
Differences between men and women in intelligence and behaviour have been proposed and disputed for decades….
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Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane
You’ll often hear plastic pollution referred to as a problem. But the reality is that it’s…
