A new study has for the first time illuminated the evolutionary history of the bizarre anti-predator…
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Stick ‘em up: new test can detect crown-of-thorns starfish as quickly as a home pregnancy kit
Researchers at the Australian Institute of Marine Science have developed a dipstick test that can detect…
Doggy diets and training may not boost brain power in elderly pets
Diet and prior training show no impact on cognitive decline in aging pet dogs New study…
Biggest fish in the sea are girls
Female whale sharks grow more slowly than males but end up being larger, research suggests. A…
Lyrical lyrebird recognised as hard-working engineer
Researchers from La Trobe University have discovered the superb lyrebird – famous for its extraordinary vocal…
Scorpions a clue to restoring ecosystems
Researchers from La Trobe University have found that, in the absence of natural predators such as…
Welcome news for pregnant women with type 2 diabetes
Researchers from Western Sydney University participated in the ‘Metformin in women with Type 2 diabetes in…
The cardioprotective qualities of Australian extra virgin olive oil
New research shows consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure, which…
Older male elephants are up to the tusk
Older male elephants may have important roles to play as experienced leaders to younger males when…
Great Barrier Reef ‘glue’ at risk from ocean acidification
The scaffolds that help hold together the world’s tropical reefs are at risk from acidification due…
Long-term health impacts of bushfires still unknown
The underlying biological mechanisms for how bushfire smoke causes and exacerbates health issues are poorly understood,…
Could plants help us find where the bodies are buried?
Could plants help us find dead bodies? Forensic botanists want to know Search teams looking for…
Aussie icons at risk: Scientists name 20 snakes and lizards on path to extinction
Australia has more reptile species than any other country; we are home to about 10% of…
Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee
A turmeric extract may help to combat pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, according to an Australian…
First ever detection of monster black hole collision, 150 times heavier than the Sun
Black holes are massive, right? The first pair of black holes detected were each about 30 times…
Natural pest control saving billions
Biological control of insect pests – where ‘natural enemies’ keep pests at bay – is saving…
The historic return of human spaceflight with SpaceX
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is where all eyes will be watching on Thursday morning, 6.30am…