News
Billions of locusts threaten Australia
Vast areas of Victoria and New South Wales are braced for the worst plague in 30 years.
Tag: insects
Science & Environment
Skin feeders: living with dust mites
These microscopic arachnids are ubiquitous and so numerous that, try as you might, they’re impossible to avoid.
News
Fewer species on Earth than thought
Scientists have greatly revised their estimate of the number of spiders, insects and other arthropod species, according to a new study.
Wildlife
Why do we have two legs?
An Australian Museum expert explains why the number of legs varies between different animals.
News
Climate change causing butterflies to emerge 10 days early
The first direct evidence of climate change impacts on Australian natural systems has been revealed.
Wildlife
Horny beetles battle for dung
Competition between horned female dung beetles promotes evolution in their weaponry, a study has shown.
Wildlife
Cryptic creatures: the art of camouflage
Many of Australia’s seemingly defenceless creatures employ ingenious methods to hide – and seek – in plain view.
Wildlife
Bees more deadly than spiders in Australia
Australia’s scientists are abuzz with the potential of our native bees, some of which can be deadly.
History & Culture
Beetle mania
Australian pastoralists owe a great debt to this Hungarian-born, beetle-mad scientist.
Wildlife
Leeches: Little bloody marvels
The bane of bushwalkers, leeches are a microsurgical miracle.