Saving smashed avocado: How native plants help keep our brunch alive
Your beloved smashed avocado might owe more to native bushland than you think.
A new study from Curtin University has found that preserving patches of...
Pets get hay fever too: How to spot it and manage it
Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever.
As plants and trees release pollen into the air, many of us...
Kind killer: Orcas seen sharing food with humans in the wild
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are famous for being smart, social, and skilled hunters.
But new research suggests they may also be surprisingly generous—sometimes...
The secret life of flowers: What bees want (and you’ll love too)
Across the globe, bees and other important pollinators are in trouble.
Their numbers are declining, and that’s bad news for ecosystems and the food we...
Texas-sized possum from 60 million years ago sheds light on ancient life
A newly described ancient mammal discovered in Texas is turning heads—not just for its size, but for what it reveals about life millions of...
Why your cat might always nap on the left side
Have you ever noticed your cat always curling up to sleep on the same side? It turns out this isn’t just a random habit.
An...
Glowing fish reveal ancient secrets of the ocean
Some fish have a hidden superpower—they can glow in vibrant colors under certain kinds of light.
This natural glow, called biofluorescence, happens when an animal...
The Amazon’s light dilemma: Trees glow brighter when they’re in trouble
Amazon rainforest trees are constantly exposed to intense sunlight, especially in the upper canopy, where the tallest trees tower nearly 200 feet above the...
How octopus maps stir up conspiracy thinking—even without tentacles
For centuries, mapmakers have used the image of the octopus to depict threats—whether political, economic, or ideological.
With its many reaching arms, the octopus has...
U.S. bee apocalypse? Scientists uncover cause behind massive hive loss
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) believe they have uncovered the cause behind a massive and alarming collapse of honey bee colonies...