Biodiversity
Cane toad v cane toad: poison used against itself
The cane toad has turned out to be its own worst enemy, with the discovery that young can be baited with toad poison.
Biodiversity
Australian marine reserve the world’s largest
The government has created the largest marine reserve in the world, which protects much of Australian waters.
Science & Environment
Historic study on sexually depraved penguins found
A historic Antarctica study on sexual depravity in Adélie penguins has been unearthed and published.
Biodiversity
What’s the hurry with CSG fracking?
Just what is the deal with coal seam gas? Is it safe and it is all it’s cracked up to be?
Nature & Wildlife
Bird calls drowned out by city noise
Australian songbirds are battling to be heard above noisy urban areas.
Science & Environment
Six of the best Australian wetlands
Australia has numerous stunning wetlands, which are great places to seek out our native birdlife.
Science & Environment
Fish hold key to healing spinal cord repair
A small freshwater fish is providing insights into how the spinal cord heals after injury.
Science & Environment
Transit of Venus through history
Three hundred years of adventures and misadventures to see the Transit of Venus helped us measure the heavens.
Science & Environment
Gallery: The transit of Venus
Three hundred years of adventures and misadventures to see the Transit of Venus helped us measure the heavens.
Science & Environment
2012 Transit of Venus from Australia
It’s the last chance to see the Transit of Venus for 105 years, so here’s all you need to know about this rare event.