History & Culture
Physics Nobel laureate thought prize was a joke
The Australian-based Nobel laureate thought it was a joke when he got the call about winning the physics prize.
Biodiversity
Tasmanian devil cull won’t save the species
Culling of diseased Tasmanian devils can’t keep up with the rate of infection, new research shows.
Nature & Wildlife
Turtle deaths are from natural causes
A spike in turtle deaths in north Queensland is the result of natural causes, says a marine expert.
Nature & Wildlife
Koala bellows shows size counts
Male koalas have learned to belt out louder bellows much bigger than an animal of their size.
Science & Environment
Why chillies are hot? The science of heat
Aussies have made the world’s hottest chilli, but what makes chilli hot, and what’s the best cure for the burn?
Science & Environment
Dinosaurs didn’t hibernate, says study
Dinosaurs that lived near the poles of the Earth didn’t necessarily hibernate in winter, say experts.
Science & Environment
Breath detector to help find earthquake survivors
Earthquake survivors are difficult to find under rubble, but now they could be detected with breath sensors.
Science & Environment
Hibernating animals find anti-ageing remedy
Hibernation helps slow down the process of ageing for animals that take the long winter nap, a new study shows.
Science & Environment
The world’s 10 hottest chillies
The world’s hottest chillies have been grown by Australians. Find out what makes the list of the top 10.
Science & Environment
Fossil may be earliest human ancestor
Work by Australian scientists has found that fossils of one of our oldest human ancestors are two million years old.