Going ‘green’ on organic cosmetics

Natural cosmetic products are popular among consumers, with the industry promoting their perceived eco-friendliness. However, both organic and synthetic shampoos, as well as personal care products, […]

ARC funding for new land and social models

Grand visions for broad social reform and ecosystem research efforts will get underway in 2025, with timely funding from the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme. […]

Good sounds for saving soil

Music and noise can evoke many responses in humans. Now Flinders University scientists are using soundwaves in soil to aid ecosystem recovery.    In their latest study, […]

Honk if you’re in love

Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study.  Focusing on […]

Forests at risk. Photo: iStock

Planting trees the ‘right way’

Large-scale global efforts to replace trees for carbon capture and urban greening may be doing more harm than good if they neglect to restore viable ecosystems, […]

Unlocking the world’s ‘virosphere’

Tens of millions of still-unknown or misunderstood viruses can cause diseases – as well as new pandemics – and affect the health of valuable terrestrial and […]