Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don’t know why – but finding out could change the way we grow things
You probably don’t think about plant roots all that much – they’re hidden underground after…
Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself
A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died…
I set out to investigate where silky sharks travel − and by chance documented a shark’s amazing power to regenerate its sabotaged fin
I made an accidental and astonishing discovery while studying the movements of sharks off the…
New analysis unlocks the hidden meaning of 15,000-year-old rock art in Arnhem Land
Rock art is one of the most intriguing records of the human past – it…
Dark energy is one of the biggest puzzles in science and we’re now a step closer to understanding it
Over ten years ago, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) began mapping the universe to find…
Freedom of thought is being threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. Here’s what we can do to protect it
The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece –…
What happens to the ocean if we take out all the fish? A marine ecologist explains the complex roles fish play in their ecosystem
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How NZ’s wide-bodied pipefish confounds expectations
If you’ve ever watched a natural history programme on TV, you’ve probably seen animals performing…
Here’s why you should (almost) never use a pie chart for your data
Our lives are becoming increasingly data driven. Our phones monitor our time and internet usage…
1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?
ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and…