Science & Environment
Love of music is learned, study finds
Your taste in music develops through experience, and is not something you’re born with, say experts.
Biodiversity
Coastal boom threat to Australian river dolphin
A Queensland population of the rare snubfin dolphin is at risk of sudden extinction according to a new survey.
Biodiversity
Controversy over WA’s rabbit-proof fence plans
Western Australia’s State Barrier Fence is to be extended, but conservation groups say it’s bad news for wildlife.
Science & Environment
Fossil bacteria reveal poor state of modern mouth
Since humans developed agriculture, our oral health has gone into steep decline, say Australian experts.
Science & Environment
Evidence of huge asteroid impact in outback
An asteroid impact zone 200km across – the third largest ever discovered – has been found in South Australia.
Science & Environment
Ice age led to mass extinction of Aussie plants
Victoria was home to some of the world’s most diverse flora until the last Ice Age, say researchers.
Science & Environment
Tornadoes a real threat in Australia
The myth that tornadoes don’t occur in Australia should be debunked, says Hamish Ramsay.
Science & Environment
Did dinosaurs produce milk for their young?
A controversial study suggests dinosaurs may have produced a milk-like substance to feed rapidly growing hatchlings.
Science & Environment
Ecosystems need diversity to survive
When native plants are removed from farmland, entire ecosystems are placed at risk, new research suggests.
Science & Environment
Seafloor landslides point to ancient tsunamis
The seafloor off Australia’s east coast hints at underwater landslides some 15 million years ago, researchers say.