
Dinosaur farts could have contributed to global warming
Gaseous emissions from giant herbivores may have been enough to warm the Earth.

Bigger isn’t always better — or faster
Lizard study reveals why cheetahs are the world’s fastest animal.

Can organic food production feed Australia’s growing population?
Organic foods have an important role in feeding a growing population.

Glowing can be an effective camouflage
Small-eye pigmy sharks’ bellies shine to disguise them from predators.

Who invented the toothbrush?
Dental hygiene is an ancient concept. Early forms of the toothbrush are mentioned as early as 3000 BC, when Egyptians and Babylonians used “˜chew sticks’ which were thin twigs with frayed edges used…

Brain scans predict weight and sexual behaviour
Functional MRI scans can reliably judge a person’s most basic appetites.

Happiness is the key to a healthy heart
Positive emotions may protect against cardiovascular diseases.