Science & Environment
Frogs are dying in large numbers across eastern Australia. Scientists don’t know why
Dead, shrivelled frogs are unexpectedly turning up across eastern Australia and scientists need your help to find out why.
Category: Science & Environment
Science & Environment
Great success on Barrier Reef citizen science expedition
Fifty additional species to the Living Coral Biobank Project, dwarf minke whales, coral surveys and a new species discovery mark inaugural citizen science voyage.
Science & Environment
Rare black manta ray spotted on the Great Barrier Reef
See the mesmerising photographs of Lady Elliot Island’s black manta ray.
Science & Environment
Scientists discover undersea volcano near Christmas Island, looks like the Eye of Sauron
The ‘Eye of Sauron’ has been discovered 280 kilometres southeast of Christmas Island.
History & Culture
The bouncing stones of Thornton Beach
Thornton Beach is a popular tourist stop, but not for the scenery and swimming. Instead, it’s the ‘bouncing stones’ that lure people.
Science & Environment
Cockatoos are teaching each other how to open bins
Bin-opening was first observed in 2015 and has since spread to 44 different parts of Sydney. Here’s how it happened.
Science & Environment
Venom of world’s deadliest spider may save heart attack victims
One of the world’s deadliest spiders could hold the key to saving the lives of people who’ve had heart attacks, according to research by Australian scientists.
News
Australia Post releases ‘Australia’s Volcanic Past’ stamps
A new collection of stamps tell the story of Australia’s volcanic past.
Science & Environment
Humpback whales: five things you may not know
Expand your knowledge of humpback whales with these five amazing facts.
Science & Environment
Inside Australia’s first mobile veterinary hospital
Australia’s first fully mobile veterinary hospital for wildlife is ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice.