As we drew closer to the massive humpback whale, I became painfully aware how small our…
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In ancient Scottish tree rings, a cautionary tale on climate, politics and survival
Using old tree rings and archival documents, historians and climate scientists have detailed an extreme cold…
Plant-eating insects disrupt ecosystems and contribute to climate change
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that plant-eating insects affect forest ecosystems considerably…
Aussie icon has the koalafications of both marsupials and primates
Spread across the globe, from Central and South America to Japan, non-human primates have a toehold…
Study identifies way for employers to retain casual workers
Job enrichment may be an important tool for retaining seasonal frontline staff, according to a new…
Hydrology of undrained peatlands is often affected by drainage of surrounding areas
Finnish peatlands are under a bigger pressure from land use than has generally been realised. More…
Confronting child trafficking
Child trafficking is pervasive. It is often perceived as a problem that only exists in other…
Hundreds of Chinese citizens told me what they thought about the controversial social credit system
The Chinese social credit system has been given an unequivocally negative reception by the media in…
Wildfire residue may contribute to climate change
Wildfires leave behind large swathes of blackened earth when they raze a landscape. That charred material…
Researcher: Why holidays with family can be full of conflict
Family gatherings over the holidays can be full of conflict for a variety of reasons, whether…