Context This study focuses on the Lalehzar and Hezar Mountains within the Yazd-Kerman Endemism Hotspot in Iran, part of the Irano-Turanian region, which includes five of the world’s 34 endemism…

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

An astonishing number of the plants we call 'weeds' are either edible or medicinal, and have deep and sometimes bizarre connections to human history. But how do you distinguish a tasty sandwich-filler from its dangerous look-alike? Which weeds are among the most nutritious vegetables ever tested? And how do you cook with delicious nettles without fear of being stung? Discover the answers to these questions and more in The Weed Forager’s Handbook, a field guide to the most common and useful edible weeds in Australia. This second edition includes additional weed profiles (22 in total plus 14 short profiles), updated research, extra facts and new photos. Step into the world of our least-admired botanical companions, peel back the layers of prejudice and forever change where you go looking for lunch!

Study finds that some suits – incorporating materials such as Kevlar – can reduce the severity of puncture damage from shark bites

Background Women and children who experience domestic and family violence (DFV) have complex physical and mental health needs, may be at risk of homelessness, and face substantial barriers to accessin...

Background Current wildfire risk research has primarily focused on hazard assessment, lacking a comprehensive framework that integrates vulnerability and adaptive capacity. Moreover, the influence of ...