We think of mushrooms as food. But mycelium-based blocks could be the future of construction
When mushrooms make the news, it’s often for grim reasons – a mysterious poisoning, toxic…
Africa’s longest-running grassland research project offers up a wealth of knowledge
For 75 years, grasslands research conducted just outside Pietermaritzburg, South Africa has informed policy makers…
Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI
People and institutions are grappling with the consequences of AI-written text. Teachers want to know…
I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists
Rats and other rodents and pests can make great archivists. That’s because they forage food…
What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? Quite significant, actually
When summer hits, the combination of heat and activity often result in increased sweating. Sweat…
A virtual reality tool I developed is helping Indigenous people connect with Country
“It makes me feel like I am right there on Country”. This was the response…
How to spot the risks before disaster strikes
You trust the road beneath your tires. But what if that trust is misplaced? Sinkholes…
What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science
Over the past three years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on…
here’s how to handle it at Christmas
Christmas is often considered a time of connection, warmth and belonging. That’s the script, anyway.…
With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?
Imagine a healthy forest, home to a variety of species: Birds are flitting between tree…