What makes us human? Is it our brain, or our body? American TV thriller Westworld season 1 says it’s our memories. Scientists and philosophers are asking questions about consciousness, as researchers...

Have you ever wondered why your hair is a certain colour? A group of 45 scientists from seven countries have discovered which genes determine hair colour. A group of scientists conducted a genome-wide association meta-analysis study, based on 300,000 participants of European descent. In the study, scientists identified 123 different types of genes and an X-chromosome  significantly associated with hair colour. The researchers found that early humans had darker hair pigmentation, which protected their skin from high ultraviolet radiation. Later lighter pigmentation of hair began to evolve in European and Asia...

Thumping over speed bumps is irritating and potentially bad for cars too, so Curtin University is trialling a new kind of speed bump that only rattles speeders and gives good drivers a smooth ride. Perth’s...

Vegan diets are becoming ever more popular and widespread throughout the western culture. With the trend correlating with a wealthy and healthy lifestyle. Veganism is a diet where the consumer consumes...