Reproduction
Politics & Society
Book extract
The great ‘gayby’ boom
Changing social and legal perspectives of parenthood, and access to the global fertility industry has enabled a huge rise in queer people raising children
Health & Medicine
Male infertility may be the world’s ‘canary down a coal mine’
A global team of experts has made ten crucial recommendations to urgently tackle the worldwide decline in male fertility
Sciences & Technology
The Australian grasshopper that’s given up sex
A unique ‘matchstick’ grasshopper that’s evolved into an all-female species that doesn’t reproduce through sex gives us fascinating insights into evolution
Sciences & Technology
Solving the mystery of the four-headed echidna penis
Scientists have for the first time detailed the anatomy and workings of the short-beaked echidna penis, demonstrating its innovative evolution
Health & Medicine
Freezing eggs for IVF: Waste not, want not
Women can freeze their eggs while delaying childbirth, but many will be wasted while other women are desperate for eggs. We need a system of egg donation
Sciences & Technology
The wallaby that's permanently pregnant
The swamp wallaby, an iconic Australian marsupial, has accomplished an incredible reproductive feat as the only mammal known to be pregnant and lactating throughout the female’s entire adult life
Business & Economics
Thinking about using donated eggs to start a family?
In Australia, the donor egg industry is heavily regulated, but in countries like the US, it can feel more like online shopping. Here’s what you need to know
Health & Medicine
The household chemicals affecting your fertility
Planning a baby? Here are seven pro-active steps you can take to avoid some common chemicals in your home and food that may affect your fertility
Health & Medicine
Podcast
Confessions of a professional baby maker
The science behind healthier embryos and better IVF
Sciences & Technology
From ancient Egyptians to modern humans: Why do we still have the genes for heart disease?
Researchers have discovered that the genes that lead to heart disease are also used for reproduction