History & Culture
Shipwrecks: every man for himself, says study
A study of shipwrecks since 1852 has revealed that men generally save themselves on sinking ships.
Science & Environment
Fossil find a ‘goldmine’ in Queensland
Scientists in Queensland have uncovered a fossil ‘goldmine’, but severe underfunding is hampering the project.
Science & Environment
Sustainable kids share a virtual classroom
A conference using new technologies is connecting students to experts in science and sustainability.
Science & Environment
Australia’s 10 most dangerous snakes
Australia is known for its dangerous snakes, and we have many – but in reality few people die from bites.
Science & Environment
Were Neanderthal people cooks and medics?
Neanderthals were sophisticated enough to cook vegetables and use plants for medicine, say Australian scientists.
Photography
Colours of the rainforest
Two photographers give us the Alice in Wonderland tour of north Queensland’s rainforest.
Nature & Wildlife
Sex makes squid exhausted, say scientists
Australia’s dumpling squid are unable to swim after bouts of mating, increasing their risk of being eaten by predators.
Science & Environment
New spiral galaxy one of the oldest in the universe
One of the older galaxies in the universe has been found and its pattern is much smoother than typical ‘lumpy’ galaxies.
Science & Environment
The worms within: intestinal parasites
Lurking in our guts is a wide variety of microscopic parasites – and they’re more common than you think.
Science & Environment
Gender-bending cuttlefish trick rivals
Some male cuttlefish can display both male and female patterns to trick male rivals, scientists have found.