News
New mosquito repellent makes you “invisible”
A new vapour developed in the USA renders humans virtually undetectable to mozzies.
Tag: insects
Science & Environment
Best science photography of 2013
Vibrant liquid splashes and up-close cicadas are among the top science photographs of the year.
News
Bizarre new species stops Pilliga mining
The discovery of bizarre new groundwater species has brought a $1 billion drilling project to a halt.
Reader Photos
AG reader photo: blue triangle butterfly
A picture of a gorgeous butterfly at rest is this week’s reader photograph.
Reader Photos
AG reader photo: Robber fly
This week’s reader photo captures a robber fly at rest in spectacular detail.
News
Human eye cells grown on cicada wings
Cicada wings can kill bacteria and promote cell-growth, new research has revealed.
Reader Photos
AG reader photo: Damselfly
A damselfly in a pond in Victoria is this week’s reader photo.
News
Scientists use termites to find gold
Researchers are using termites to find precious metals beneath Australia’s landscape.
News
Lost ants use visual cues to quickly navigate
Ants typically use an internal compass to navigate, but some species use visual cues to tell if they’re lost.
Reader Photos
AG reader photo: dragonfly
This week’s AG reader photo is of a dragonfly snapped in Point Cook, Victoria.