History & Culture An endless quest: the search for the Tasmanian tiger …I would consider evidence.” And yet the search goes on. Why? Are tiger-hunters deluding themselves? Are the true believers too starry-eyed to face the facts? What drives them? Some searchers…
News Bushfire research improves prediction …time to fires and therefore a reduction in the damage they cause,” he says. The research, which was carried out in conjunction with the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre and the…
News Poachers are using scientific research to locate rare and endangered species A recent study encourages scientists to withhold the location of species in their published research as poachers are using these details to locate certain species for illegal wildlife trading. Benjamin…
Science & Environment Prestigious research award announced …long-running collaborative research project is led by La Trobe and Deakin universities, and has shown that the effects of a single fire could last well over a century. The research…
History & Culture Turning toxins to therapies: the wild world of researching venom …world in terms of venom research,” says Professor Glenn King, a biochemist at the institute. “There are other places doing excellent work in antivenom research, and groups in Belgium and…
Destinations Volunteer research with manta rays …Participate in manta ray research We passengers observe their activity using a mask and snorkel, mesmerised and breathless from attempting to keep up with their seemingly effortless but remarkably swift…
News Western pygmy possum research gets a boost …western pygmy possum. A new research project is looking into the secret lives of this tiny species, which are just under 8cm long, and its cousin, the honey possum. “We…
AG Blog Dingo research wins top science prize …Australian ecosystems has been awarded this year’s Eureka Prize for Environmental Research. Through this research, a team of Australian professors demonstrated the environmental significance of the dingo, a species at…
News $4 million endowment for rock art research EXPERTS SAY A NEW position that will focus the funds of a $4 million endowment on Kimberley rock art, could be a turning point in the search for clues about…
News Bubble findings aid cell research …enabled the team to study the collisions at various speeds. Technology measures tiny force The outcome of the research was a new way to measure what happens when bubbles bounce…
