Climate
Sea cucumber poo to save Great Barrier Reef
Sea cucumbers and their faeces could save coral reefs from the impacts of climate change, say experts.
Science & Environment
Demoting Pluto as a planet
The controversy over Pluto’s status as a planet continues.
Nature & Wildlife
Top 10 news stories of 2011
From naturally dyed silkworms to newfound dinosaur tracks, relive 2011 through your top news headlines.
News
Space tech maps out Australia’s water
Images from NASA’s Space Shuttle are being used to create maps that could help manage river resources and flood events.
Nature & Wildlife
Kangaroo boom follows Queensland floods
This year’s floods have led to a near 100 per cent increase in population numbers of some species of kangaroo.
Nature & Wildlife
Thousands of camels culled in the NT
Thousands of feral camels in the Northern Territory have been culled and one station owner says it’s inhumane.
Climate
Seaweed migrates south with warming seas
Warming seas due to climate change have led to one-quarter of temperate seaweed species to head south.
Biodiversity
Baby quolls a boost for breeding program
A litter of five spotted-tailed quolls born at a Sydney wildlife park is a boon for the endangered species.
Climate
Global warming shrinks species
A warming climate is making species smaller, new research suggests.
Biodiversity
Perth Zoo orangutan to be released into the wild
In a world first, Perth zoo will release a zoo-bred male orangutan in the jungle of Indonesia to help save the species.