
Species evolve slowly in arid Australia
Warmer, wetter areas promote biodiversity, a new study suggests.
Warmer, wetter areas promote biodiversity, a new study suggests.
Experts say earthquakes of magnitude 5.0, such as the one that collapsed buildings in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, occur in Australia every year.
Scientists invite bird-watchers to help monitor the endangered cassowary by recording sightings via an iPhone app or web site.
Kalka-Pipalyatjara, a newly protected, Aboriginal-managed region of South Australia is home to numerous endangered species.
Training the endangered northern quoll to turn its nose up at cane toads could be the key to the species’ survival.
Ethiopian political refugees that settled in Australia are finding surprising similarities to their own culture.
Pressure mounts on regulators to protect marine life, as exploration for oil and gas increases in Australian waters.
Pluto may be demoted again, as researchers work to properly define dwarf planets.
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.
A leaking Chinese coal carrier continues to threaten reef off the coast of Rockhampton, as plans get underway to salvage the vessel.