Category: Science and Environment
News
The Gympie-Gympie stinging tree contains the same toxins as that of spiders and scorpions, scientists find
If you’ve ever been stung by a Gympie-Gympie, no, you weren’t overreacting. Its venom is a lot like that of a spider and cone snail.
Science and Environment
Unlike other reptiles, the Cunningham’s skink risks its own life to defend its young
Scientists have captured rare footage of a mother skink fighting a deadly brown snake to protect her babies.
Science and Environment
How to safely view a solar eclipse
Here’s how to protect your eyes when viewing a solar eclipse in Australia.
On This Day
On this day: Centenary of Wattle Day
The first day of spring is the little-known but uniquely Australian celebration – National Wattle Day.