News
Species evolve slowly in arid Australia
Warmer, wetter areas promote biodiversity, a new study suggests.
Category: News
News
WA quake may have been man-made
Experts say earthquakes of magnitude 5.0, such as the one that collapsed buildings in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, occur in Australia every year.
News
iPhone app allows public to track cassowary
Scientists invite bird-watchers to help monitor the endangered cassowary by recording sightings via an iPhone app or web site.
News
Massive new Indigenous Protected Area declared
Kalka-Pipalyatjara, a newly protected, Aboriginal-managed region of South Australia is home to numerous endangered species.
News
Taste training for northern quolls
Training the endangered northern quoll to turn its nose up at cane toads could be the key to the species’ survival.
News
The Ethiopian Australians
Ethiopian political refugees that settled in Australia are finding surprising similarities to their own culture.
News
Oil and gas prospecting highlights need for marine reserves
Pressure mounts on regulators to protect marine life, as exploration for oil and gas increases in Australian waters.
News
Dwarf planets accumulate in outer Solar System
Pluto may be demoted again, as researchers work to properly define dwarf planets.
News
Experts fear major reef damage from stranded ship
Park authorities are starting to assess the damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as questions are raised about the need for marine pilots on all large ships navigating near to the World Heritage Area.
News
Risky rescue planned for leaking ship in Great Barrier Reef
A leaking Chinese coal carrier continues to threaten reef off the coast of Rockhampton, as plans get underway to salvage the vessel.