Planet

Australian researchers develop a tool to calculate the nitrogen footprint of an organisation.

WellBeing columnist Alexx Stuart chats denim and why you should get curious about how your jeans were made.

What are nanoparticles? Nanoparticles find their way — often unlabelled — into your food and now scientists and environmentalists are pointing out the risks.

Plastic nanoparticles accumulate in marine organisms and can contaminate food chains and affect human health.

Microplastic flotsam in oceans is killing animals and harming waters. Now is the time to reduce waste, improve waterways and save precious marine life. We take a deeper look.

Did you know that in the same time that breadth of brands on our supermarket shelves has exploded, the number of widely grown and sold seeds and animal breeds has shrunk? This is a huge issue, but you can help change it.

Genetically modified foods have been with us two decades now — so what is the latest knowledge around these additions to our food supply?

Species that live on green roofs arrive there by travelling on birds or riding air currents.

Surrounded by bees, we spent the day in Sydney’s stunning Centennial Parklands learning the ins and outs of backyard beekeeping.

Genes from mint and basil engineered to produce yeast brews “hoppier” beer than that made from traditional yeast and hops.

If you eat packaged food, it’s highly likely that some chemicals from the packaging will leach into the food. The question is, how do those chemicals impact on your health?

Getting hitched? Your big day doesn’t need to be an expensive cookie-cutter affair. With a clear intention and a bit of creativity, you can plan a memorable, meaningful day that reflects your love for each other, your guests and the planet.