A bee the size of a human thumb was first described in Victorian times, but hadn't been seen since 1981. That is, until four biologists teamed up on a trek to Indonesia's North Molucca islands.
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Parents and children rarely put agreements about granny flats in writing and almost never consult a lawyer. But when these arrangements go wrong, the consequences can be disastrous and costly for all.
Doing the vacuuming or taking the dog for a walk? Pick up the pace – these bursts of incidental exercise could be key to improving your fitness.
Maria Sibylla Merian's meticulous observations laid the groundwork for the fields of entomology, animal behaviour and ecology. But the legacy of this scientific superhero has been sidelined by sexism.
The first major loan to Australia from a repository of canonical art works of Chinese culture deserves to be seen by all those interested in Chinese art.
It's easy to whip out the fly spray, but our fondness for pesticides can bring knock-on effects such as increased resistance, and harming beneficial insects in and around our homes.
Including queer texts in the English curriculum has the potential to affect real social change, including in understanding and confronting inequalities.
Recognising animals as sentient means welfare laws must consider animals' feelings as well as their physical conditions.
Telecommunications company Huawei has used artificial intelligence to complete Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. But the result fails to capture the spirit of Schubert's original compositions.
If dogs are bred with known health disorders, what role should vets play in discouraging potential owners from animals that could cost them both financially and emotionally?
While the Constitution was brought into play in the debate on this bill, it actually has little to say on the matter – and the government can still govern despite its passing.
Optical illusions appear when our brains have trouble moulding raw sensory data into shapes and patterns. Designers have been exploiting this process for centuries.
The more water, the more mosquito eggs are laid, and the more mosquitoes end up buzzing about. But to spread disease to people, they first need to bite infected wildlife.
The outcry over allegations that electronic devices may have been used in Australian racehorse training highlights inconsistencies in our attitudes to the use of such devices on animals in general.
Bees need flowers to live, and we need bees to pollinate our crops. Understanding bee vision can help us better support our buzzy friends and the critical pollination services they provide.
New tests may mean more people are diagnosed, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be helped by the label or the treatment. Here are five markers that overdiagnosis may be occuring.
Tying incentives to contribute to profits can give bad results, but we need to tie them to something.
Clinical guidelines have a big impact on the care you receive and the drugs you're prescribed. But one in five doctors who write these guidelines have undisclosed ties to drug companies.
On average, important new lab techniques like CRISPR take 23 years to develop – but there is a public expectation that scientific breakthroughs occur quickly and efficiently.
I live where I want to live and I work where the work is. I don’t understand people that go “this is where I’ll work [and] this is where I’ll buy a house” because it might not be the area they want to…
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Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
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Veterinarian and PhD candidate, University of Sydney
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Cameron Webb is a Friend of The Conversation.
Clinical Lecturer and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Violin - Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
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Professor Emeritus, Asian Art History, University of Sydney
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Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney
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Honorary Professor, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
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Academic Fellow, University of Sydney School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney
