Biodiversity
‘Locally extinct’ tiger quoll spotted in Grampians
The first spotted-tail quoll confirmed in Grampians National Park in 141 years has been caught on camera.
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Gallery: Mantis that mimick orchids attract more prey than the real thing
The orchid mantis, which imitates a flower to lure prey, attracts more insects than the real thing, say researchers.
Nature & Wildlife
Wild sex leads to ‘reproductive suicide’
A new study has revealed why tiny Australian marsupials mate frantically until they die.
Nature & Wildlife
Central rock rat back from the brink
A native rat that recently faced extinction has been rediscovered in the Northern Territory.
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Genetic secrets of sandalwood unlocked
Discovery of the genes behind sandalwood oil may boost production of this precious resource.
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Szechuan peppers cause vibrator-like sensation
The kick you feel when eating Szechuan peppercorns is similar to someone rapidly tapping your lips, a study has found.
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Aussies well-represented for Ig Nobel awards in 2013
From documenting frog smells to patenting the wheel, Aussies have won plenty of Ig Nobel Prizes.
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Watch the Ig Nobel Prizes live
Support the Australian contingent as the quirkiest pursuits of science are celebrated.
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Aussies win Ig Nobel with stargazing beetles
Beetles win Aussies an Ig Nobel Prize for studies that “first make you laugh and then make you think”.
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Garlic wards off vampire-like parasites
Garlic can help fish avoid fanged, vampire-like parasites, a new study has found.