Nature & Wildlife
Native wasp is arch enemy of redback spider
A wasp collected on Captain Cook’s voyage in 1770, but largely forgotten since, has been found to prey on redback spiders.
Science & Environment
Elephant illustrations: the art of science
An Australian illustrator has fused science and art to help save an endangered species – the Asian elephant.
Biodiversity
Back from the dead: Gilbert’s potoroo
Conservationists are celebrating the return of an enigmatic marsupial, previously thought extinct.
Biodiversity
The resurgence of red kangaroos
Professor Tim Flannery describes the resurgence of red kangaroos in Corner Country, where Qld, NSW and SA meet.
Nature & Wildlife
Little penguins in Sydney get check-up
Sydney’s little penguins got a check-up and the population is stable, say experts.
Biodiversity
Indian myna driving native bird decline
The first detailed survey on the impact of the Indian myna shows it is causing declines in nine species of Australian birds.
Photography
Best science photos of 2012 awarded
An image of humpback whale sex is among top science and nature photos from the 2012 Eureka Prizes.
Science & Environment
Birds a twitter: social networkers better off
Tit birds are more successful at foraging food when they’re more socially connected, researchers have found.
Science & Environment
Dinosaur jackpot in Queensland
A new dig site with many bone fragments of multiple dinosaur species has been uncovered in Queensland.
Science & Environment
Vale Neil Armstrong: space pioneer dies
Space has lost one of its shining stars, says Fred Watson.