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JAN/FEB 2008
Special Theme:
INTELLIGENCE
The Roots of Human Behaviour
New research has extended the origins of modern human behaviour to 164,000 years ago, revealing that Homo sapiens did not undergo an abrupt ‘cultural revolution’ only 40,000 years ago.
Cultural Revolution
The New Caledonian crow is challenging the idea that humans have a monopoly on tool technology.
Small Brains, Smart Minds
Research reveals that bees may be capable of flexible learning.
Memories of Tomorrow
Do animals remember the past and plan for the future? Nicola Clayton’s studies of scrub-jays dispute the notion that humans are unique in the ability of their minds to travel in time.
Centre of Attention
New research reveals how the brain controls the process of paying attention, potentially enabling the understanding of disorders such as dyslexia.
Embodiment & the Sense of Self
Phantom limbs and out-of-body experiences are just two of the hallucinations that occur when our sense of self is compromised.
I, Creature
Rodney Brooks argues that robots are creatures like us, complete with computational aspirations and intentions.
Why Would ET Evolve Human-like Intelligence?
Human-like intelligence is not a convergent feature of evolution on Earth, so why should we expect to find extraterrestrials that can build radio telescopes?
reminiSCIENCE
A Religious Route to Science
Max Whitten never imagined a career in science until he began to question his Catholic beliefs.
conSCIENCE
Model Systems Warrant Support
Australia has neglected research on non-mammalian model organisms that have had enormous impact on biomedicine internationally.
Browse
The Missing Link in Eye Evolution
Scientists Endorse End of GM Ban
Too Much Irony Leaves Stars Alone
Plant Pores Inspire Permeable Plastic
Scat Clues to Thylacine Extinction
Electronic Stability Control Reduces Car Crashes
Climate Change Will Make You Sick
Climate Projections Released
Energy Debate Lacks Experts
CSIRO Study Backs Biodiesel
Carbon Sinks Are Running Out
Sheep Droppings Parasite Detector
Toxin-free Firefighting
Laser Puts Burnie on Map
Google Map of Prehistory
Labor Presses “Innovation” Buttons
Australian Students Ace OECD Science Test
Prize Boosts Research in Model Organisms
Double Cancer Discovery
