Scientists uncertain how climate change affects cyclone behaviour
Climate change has been blamed for increased cyclone activity, but has there been any change at all?
Copenhagen enforces green roof policy
Denmark’s capital is set to become a city of sky gardens, with the passing of a mandatory green roof law for new buildings.
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.
‘Russian doll’ galaxy reveals the power of black holes
A galaxy found nestled within another galaxy has led astronomers to conclude that black holes are much more powerful than previously believed.
Shark’s eyesight may offer clues to ocean health
If you can get close enough to a shark to test its eyesight, it may help you understand how healthy its environment is.
Tasmanian devils head north to new home
The ailing but iconic Tasmanian devil is about to get a new home, with a giant sanctuary set to open in New South Wales.
Language could help delay Alzheimer’s onset
Speaking two or more languages could help delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s by up to five years, Canadian researchers have found.
Human error caused NASA balloon crash
A crash investigation panel has found 25 human errors that led to the crash of a NASA balloon in Alice Springs.
Warm patch on planet is in the ‘wrong spot’, scientists say
A warm spot discovered on an exoplanet has confused the NASA astronomers who found it, because it wasn’t in the place they expected it.
How leopards got their spots
Leopard spots are more than just a pretty pattern, new research has revealed.
