Life in the raw
From tender moments to confronting scenes of the drought, here’s some of the year’s best nature photography.
Science
Best way to lose a wallet
Losing a wallet is far from ideal, but if it’s bulging with cash, you may be in luck.
Sea’s bio-soup studied for clues
An innovative biosecurity warning system based on DNA “soup” has piqued the interest of ports. The system looks for DNA telltale markers that would signal the appearance of invasive species.
Parkinson’s beginnings revealed
Scientists may have discovered the earliest warning signs of Parkinson’s disease in the brain.
Nation back in top 10 for research
Australia has reclaimed its place in the top 10 countries for high-quality science research.
Why puppy dog eyes work
It makes you melt, but behind that look your dog is flexing the muscle of an evolved master manipulator.
Romans nailed quake-proofing
Advanced anti-seismic engineering may have to be added to the rest in the list of what the Romans did for us.
Antibiotic abuse crackdown
Doctors face ban from prescribing repeats of antibiotics to stop spread of superbugs.
Robots face the money test
Delivery robots are yet to pass the test of being commercially viable.
Depths of our drought revealed
Analysis suggests current conditions are more extreme than those experienced during the millennium drought.
Zap and tickle can aid memory
A device akin to a hearing aid could be used to boost the memory and help millions of people.
A world of plants already lost
More than 500 species of plants have disappeared in the past 250 years, according to a new study.
Plastic merry-go-round
Rubbish is big business, a $15bn a year industry in Australia that is only starting to pique our conscience.
From night owl to early bird
Training the body to wake earlier can make former night owls happier and healthier.
Apollo 10’s module found
Astronomers believe they have found the lunar module from the Apollo 10 mission five decades after it was released into space.
Heart surgeon who eats salt
“We’ve seen so many theories of heart-disease baddies debunked,” says a prominent doctor.
Case of the missing frogs
The deadliest pathogen ever known is wiping out our frogs. Can it be stopped?
Gene mutation ‘could shorten lives’
A genetic mutation thought to make people resistant to the virus that causes AIDS could also shorten their lives.
Sun helps in cancer fight
People who don’t get enough vitamin D could be harming their ability to fight cancer.
Yes, you need more salt
Are you getting enough salt? If you’re following health guidelines, probably not.
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