Nature

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Research

When a bike path is more than a bike path

New infrastructure is building '20 minute cities'. Beyond practical benefits, this approach is likely to offer considerable social and personal value – gains yet to be fully measured

Sciences & Technology

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Opinion

How David Attenborough changed the way we see the natural world

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, we reflect on what makes him the world's most beloved conservation communicator and why his greatest lesson is making us care about the vanishing natural world

Environment

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Research

‘Nature prescriptions’ deliver mental health benefits worth more than four times their cost

A new trial has found nature-based prescribing generated wellbeing benefits for young Australians worth more than four times their cost

Environment

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Research

Speedy bearded dragons are sprinting towards danger

A study monitoring the activity of lizards in the Australian wild found that, surprisingly, the fastest lizards are also the most likely to die

Sciences & Technology

A bit of bling helps insects dazzle their predators

Beyond just looking stunning, shininess may help insects confuse predators to avoid being eaten

Environment

Ten things you should know about legally recognising the rights of Nature

As Nature around the world gains increasing rights as a ‘person’ or ‘living entity’, we need to understand what this means on the ground (or in the water)

Sciences & Technology

Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate

Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions

Education

Bush kinder turns nature novices into eco-experts

Immersing young children in nature gives them awareness of their world and skills they will carry through life

Education

Nurturing nature in schools for enhanced learning

New research shows that engagement with nature can help enhance attention and memory in school children which are critical for learning

Sciences & Technology

Looking inside a pigeon’s ear using quantum technology

Quantum microscopy is able to image tiny biological magnetic structures inside a pigeon’s ear and may help to explain how animals use magnetic fields to navigate