History & Culture Aussie lingo: Togs or swimmers? …However, past and ongoing research has shown that there are some regional differences. Among the most obvious are the words people use for the same thing, such as swimwear –…
Wildlife Birdsong struggles to be heard in urban environment …or acquire resources, such as territory.” Gareth says the research shows human-made noise pollution is affecting wildlife more than we might think, having unexpected implications for how animals communicate –…
News Light pollution is confusing baby sea turtles …quickly as possible. While previous studies have found similar results when looking at the journey from nest to the water’s edge, this new research provides the first quantitative evidence that…
News Tassie devil vaccine may be on the horizon …a contagious and highly aggressive cancer – has decimated devil populations across Tasmania. New research has revealed that the cancerous cells that result from the disease can disguise themselves so…
Adventure Adventure in the Alps of Australia …ocked to the mountains in search of fortunes. The highlands were used as summer grazing lands for cattle and sheep from the 1830s onwards, goldmining towns were established in the…
History and Culture The macabre history of Canberra’s 'haunted' NFSA building …on soldiers wounded in World War I. The building has changed little over the years, apart from new signage. Image credit: WikkiCommons After the war, MacKenzie focused more on animal research,…
Fundraising Donate for Dugongs …land into the oceans, which may be affecting dugong health. Make a Difference The University of Queensland dugong research team, led by Dr Janet Lanyon, are the premier dugong research…
Science & Environment Daily life of Neanderthals revealed from gunk in their teeth …albeit with limited evidence. But new research, published today in Nature, provides some of the first nuanced, detailed insights into the everyday lives of Neanderthal. By sequencing the ancient DNA…
News Urgent action needed to save the reef while we still can, scientists warn …Heritage-listed natural icon, including severe tropical cyclones. And in new research out today, scientists have concluded that this unprecedented bleaching – which effected 90 per cent of the reef –…
Science & Environment Scalloped hammerheads gather in seas off Perth With the help of drones, we now know a bit more. In our new research, we describe finding a location in a marine park off the coast of Perth where…