Nature & Wildlife
Central rock rat back from the brink
A native rat that recently faced extinction has been rediscovered in the Northern Territory.
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News
Genetic secrets of sandalwood unlocked
Discovery of the genes behind sandalwood oil may boost production of this precious resource.
News
Szechuan peppers cause vibrator-like sensation
The kick you feel when eating Szechuan peppercorns is similar to someone rapidly tapping your lips, a study has found.
News
Aussies well-represented for Ig Nobel awards in 2013
From documenting frog smells to patenting the wheel, Aussies have won plenty of Ig Nobel Prizes.
News
Watch the Ig Nobel Prizes live
Support the Australian contingent as the quirkiest pursuits of science are celebrated.
News
Aussies win Ig Nobel with stargazing beetles
Beetles win Aussies an Ig Nobel Prize for studies that “first make you laugh and then make you think”.
News
Garlic wards off vampire-like parasites
Garlic can help fish avoid fanged, vampire-like parasites, a new study has found.
Biodiversity
Dingoes cleared of mainland extinctions
Dingoes didn’t wipe out mainland thylacines and Tasmanian devils, a study has found.