Weird and wonderful discoveries: ancient underwater volcanoes bristle with sea life
Ground-breaking research voyage in Australia’s newest marine park uncovers rare deep-sea discoveries.
Ground-breaking research voyage in Australia’s newest marine park uncovers rare deep-sea discoveries.
Stronger than steel and more elastic than rubber, spider silk has the potential to transform medicine, engineering, and materials science – if only we learn how to produce it.
Alongside kangaroos and Akubra hats, boomerangs are one of the most iconic symbols of the Australian continent. They are also widely misrepresented.
The ancient super-predator megalodon made an easy meal of sharks and whales according to new modelling by Aussie scientists.
Scientists have recorded rare ant hotspots and Australia is well and truly on the map.
Deception and trickery help orchid attract male gnats that become booby trapped before escaping to spread pollen.
Spider crabs form huge underwater piles, some as tall as a person. These fascinating crustaceans are on a risky mission – to get bigger.
George Paxinos holds god-like status among neuroscientists worldwide, yet this Australian researcher’s long held passion for the environment is behind what he sees as his greatest achievement.
From grey wolf to tea-cup poodle, we now know where the dingo fits in the genetic family tree of dogs.
The most comprehensive genetic assessment of Australia’s koala populations has revealed population clusters are hindering the genetic diversity needed for the species to survive.