Grains of truth: Why pollen is the new hero of forensics
December 2, 1989, a private twin-engine plane travelling from San Diego in the US crashed near a regional airport in Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing the pilot and his wife.
Ancient Roman city revealed by archaeologists
Italian scientists have found a way to map a city — despite the fact that it’s been buried for centuries.
A beginner’s guide to adventure caving
What is it? Adventure caving is for anyone who wants to head off the track and find their way through a “˜wild’ cave. Unlike the developed tourist caves, an adventure cave is usually…
Born to climb: Tashi Tenzing on Everest
More than half a century after his grandfather became one of the first men in the world to summit Everest, the spirit of adventure lives on in Tashi Tenzing.
Green your home: cutting waste down to zero
Household rubbish isn’t all about the kitchen bin. From chemical refuse to garage junk, most unwanted objects can take on a new life somewhere else, as long as you know where to put…
Top science jobs: Rainforest crusader
For William Laurance, no two days are ever the same. One might involve supervising a PhD project in Asia, the next he could be deep in the North Queensland rainforest, collecting evidence of…
Do-it-yourself science projects: Storm clouds in a bottle
To print this project, click on the image and select print in your file menu. Related links: Make a pinhole camera Make a volcano Make a periscope Make your own mini desalination plant
Unicorn flies discovered in amber
A hundred million years ago, flies with horns on the top of their heads were buzzing around modern-day Myanmar (formerly Burma).
Toucan’s giant beak explained
The toucan’s large beak makes up about a third of the bird’s body length and as much as 40 per cent of the bird’s total surface area.
