Woof! Dogs really can tell how their owners are feeling, new study shows

Jan 13, 2016 00:15 am UTC| Life

Can dogs tell when we are happy, sad or angry? As a dog owner, I feel confident not only that I can tell what kind of emotional state my pets are in, but also that they respond to my emotions. Yet as a hard-headed...

Why we should learn to love all insects – not just the ones that work for us

Jan 12, 2016 14:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Insects, which include more than a million described species, represent roughly two-thirds of the biodiversity on Earth. But they have a big PR problem many think of insects as little more than crop-eating,...

How universities can avoid plagiarism: foster students to write better

Jan 12, 2016 11:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

As universities get better at detecting plagiarism, students are having to find new ways to avoid getting caught. I have recently had quite a few students asking to see their reports from Turnitin a plagiarism...

Why millions chose Africa as their safari destination

Jan 12, 2016 04:58 am UTC| Life

More than 30 million tourists visit Africa every year. Over half of the international arrivals are for business purposes, and may partake in tourist activities as well, while 15% travel for pure tourism and 30% visit...

Why paternity tests should become cheaper and more widely accessible

Jan 11, 2016 04:44 am UTC| Life Health

South African women still experience social prejudice around pregnancy and the reproductive decisions they make. Men, on the other hand, often escape the spotlight. Women who do not know the paternity of their children are...

Why reaching and staying middle class is a lifetime challenge

Jan 11, 2016 04:42 am UTC| Life

Many people are born into the middle class, but for those born in poverty the lifetime challenge is reaching middle class status. The definition of middle class status is a challenge in itself. People in poverty are...

Teachers are leaving the profession – here's how to make them stay

Jan 11, 2016 00:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Australia as a nation is failing to retain the best people in the teaching profession. Attrition rates are worryingly high with researchers estimating around 30% to 50% of teachers leaving in the first five years. It is...