Science & Environment
Black hole caught swallowing red giant star
A supermassive black hole has been caught in the act of swallowing up a red giant star.
Biodiversity
Splitting Australia’s koala in two
A new ruling solves a complex problem with the conservation of this iconic Aussie species, says Chris Johnson.
Science & Environment
Dinosaur extinction: more whimper than bang
Dinosaurs were already in decline before an asteroid impact, new research suggests.
History & Culture
Thong fears unfounded, says study
The much loved Aussie thong could be good for the development of feet, allowing them to grow naturally.
Biodiversity
Hidden cameras spy on penguins
New low-cost cameras are helping scientists study penguins during the harsh winter months.
Biodiversity
World’s plants collated in one huge database
An ambitious project aims to catalogue the world’s entire plant species by 2020.
Nature & Wildlife
Twice as many emperor penguins than thought
There are twice as many emperor penguins in Antarctica than previously thought, according to a new satellite survey.
Science & Environment
Why was there was no tsunami this time?
Though the Indonesian earthquake on Wednesday was huge, it didn’t generate much of a tsunami. Why?
Nature & Wildlife
Cartels of cousins run dolphin society
Male dolphins form mutually beneficial alliances to take advantage of females and protect against rival gangs.
Science & Environment
Biggest-ever feathered dinosaur fossil found
The biggest-ever feathered dinosaur has been unearthed by scientists in China.