Science & Environment
Rare ‘shining’ clouds linked to climate change
Rare noctilucent, or ‘shining at night’ clouds have been captured by a NASA researcher.
Science & Environment
Female finches stressed by bad mating choice
Female Goudlian finches find it hard to make the best of a bad mating decision when the pickings are slim.
Biodiversity
Value of national parks confirmed
National parks are one of few strategies actively helping to save species from extinction, says a new study.
Science & Environment
World’s first live flood test yields vital data
A Queensland scientist boldly braved the floodwaters to carry out a unique flood modelling experiment.
Science & Environment
Dance moves help lizards stand out in a crowd
From push-ups to head bobbing, these are some of the methods lizards use to get their messages across.
Science & Environment
New lily species smells like burnt electrics
A desert lily with an unusual pungent aroma has been discovered in WA’s Kimberley region.
History & Culture
To dam or not to dam?
After 150 years of dam-building in Australia, we wonder if dams cause more problems than they solve?
Science & Environment
Great Barrier Reef tested for flood damage
Authorities are monitoring for tell-tale signs of damage as muddy flood plumes smother 10% of the GBR.
Nature & Wildlife
Sharks are colour-blind, new study finds
Sharks see in shades of grey or green, which may help scientists understand how they detect prey.
Nature & Wildlife
Studying penguins may harm them
Penguins may be hindered by tracking bands used for scientific research, a new report shows.