
Pre-Columbian farming secrets could save the Amazonian savanna
Raised farming beds used by the Amazon’s earliest inhabitants could lead the way for a sustainable ecosystem.

Why do fingers wrinkle when they get wet?
Some thoughts to reflect on next time you’re in the shower.

Picky females promote diversity
Women are genetically designed to be picky — particularly with their men.

Frog power
No need for a trip to a remote, exotic location, this elusive amphibian has been living in plain sight — and some of its ‘friends’ might save our lives.

Man-made noise affects plants and birds
The daily din we generate may have more of an effect on the environment than we originally thought.