
Climbing in the rain
Geckos are perfectly adapted for clinging to dry surfaces in rainforests and urban environments.

Homo erectus was not alone
New fossils shed light on human evolution and solve a 40-year-old mystery.

Why do women live longer than men?
Aussie women have an average lifespan of 84 years, while the men have an average of 80. The reason why could lie in our genes.

Tiny snail believed extinct is rediscovered
The oblong rocksnail, declared extinct in 2000, has made a comeback.

New lasers could prevent plane crashes
The laser light velocity sensors have been successfully tested in a high-speed wind tunnel.

Frogs inspire hearing aid idea
Chinese Torrent frogs are able to communicate clearly, despite the background of crashing waterfalls.