Liz Banks-Anderson talks to Festival of Ideas presenter Stephanie Alexander about her passion for kitchen gardens, and students from the Melbourne University Student Environment Collective who are putting her philosophy into practice on campus.

Human fascination with the power of venom and the quest for a universal antidote is deeply woven into the history of medicine.  Annie Rahilly reports on a special contribution to Australian science by German Jewish refugee Saul Wiener.

Scientists have worked with farmers to predict and prevent the devastating blackleg fungal disease in canola crops, saving at least $18 million. Nerissa Hannink reports.

A new study co-authored by Melbourne academic Mike Sandiford reveals clues to understanding the lifecycles of the world’s iconic mountains. By Rebecca Scott.

Professor John Wiseman, Deputy Director of the Melbourne Sustainable Institute, explains energy policy Australia needs to adopt in response to climate change – only slightly less dramatic than the do-nothing alternative. 

Equine expert Dr Andrew McLean completed his PhD in equine cognition and learning in 2004 and has since developed revolutionary horse training methods. By Camilla Orr-Thomson.