
Too many males to choose from can overwhelm female frogs – and change who gets to mate
Many animal species – frogs and humans alike – struggle to make choices in a complex, overwhelming world.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Many animal species – frogs and humans alike – struggle to make choices in a complex, overwhelming world.

The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

When the Supreme Court hears arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, Colorado will defend antidiscrimination laws for the fourth time in 10 years.

Wildfires are a growing issue in the UK, with incidents escalating in 2026.

Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.

According to one poll, Romanians are the UK’s least-wanted European migrants.

The evidence now requires Manchester City supporters to make the distinction their owners have spent years blurring.

Growing numbers of women are using testosterone for menopause symptoms, but female-specific products remain scarce and evidence patchy.

a “Pre-COP” meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu is one of those initiatives that seemed a good idea at the time but for Albanese it will feel more chore than opportunity.

Israel’s prime minister said the pilot stabbed a colleague and tried to crash the plane before passengers subdued him.

Will the Coalition take a robust agenda on industrial relations to the 2028 election? Jane Hume’s speech did not provide an answer.

A core tenet of aviation security is keeping threats out of the cockpit. What happens if the danger is one of the pilots?