When predator turns prey
In a bizarre interaction between a frog and an insect, it’s the frog that ends up as food.
Bird Ballet
The huge mass of birds swirled through the sky — twisting and turning, splitting and merging, singing all the while.
The strange origins of alcohol intake
Our alcoholic propensities may be rooted in our fruit-eating ancestors.
What’s behind the recent spate of discoveries?
From frogs to lizards, we have plenty of new species about which to be excited – and worried – this year.
Secrets of the insect architects
Insects are skilled architects that build homes of all kinds, from basements to tree houses and even skyscrapers.
Velvet ants are almost invincible
These colourful, hairy insects are beautiful to look at, but they have so many defences that virtually nothing eats them.
Climbing the science career ladder
Conversations on a career in science.
