Science & Environment Perfect storm led to Black Saturday bushfires …further research,” he says. For this new research to be benefit fire predictions, it would need to be part of a larger fire-management strategy, however. “At the moment, we don’t…
Nature & Wildlife Secrets of the Australian sea lion revealed …they’ve spearheaded a project for the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) that could help save the sea lion from extinction. Moreover, their unique work with the species is…
Nature & Wildlife Krill's time to shine in new research facility …Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are recognised by the Australian Government as a priority species, with a new world-class aquarium and research facility announced today for the tiny crustaceans. The facility,…
Biodiversity Conserving the Kabayan mummies: From an Australian classroom to the Philippines mountains …Ibaloi woman,” Fen says. “When she passed in 2021, I was starting this course and wanted to connect to her and her heritage. “That led to this research pathway and…
News Cochlear implant scientist wins top award …town clerk, but clown Clark.” When he started his research in 1967, Graeme, whose father suffered from hearing problems, says many people rejected his idea that electrical stimulation of the…
Nature & Wildlife Australia's seadragons: masters of disguise …on the underside of his tail. (Image credit: Scott Portelli) DragonSearch In 1996 a coalition of researchers and community organisations established DragonSearch to collect data on wild seadragon populations across…
Nature & Wildlife New research shows snakebites are rarer than you think DESPITE THE COMMON belief that Australia has some of the most venomous snakes in the world, our new research shows being bitten by a snake is uncommon in Australia and…
History & Culture When it comes to preparing for disaster there are 4 distinct types of people. Which one are you? …an evacuation plan for the cat? Our research out today shows when it comes to getting ready for disasters, there are four types of people. And this matters, because good…
Nature & Wildlife Global swarming: Are jellyfish taking over our oceans? …happening on a grand scale. There are a few problem species, but jellyfish certainly aren’t taking over our waters as some media reports have suggested. What this and similar research…
Science & Environment Chimps are self-aware, says new research …consciousness, the researchers said. Earlier research had demonstrated the capacity of several species of primates, as well as dolphins, to recognise themselves in a mirror, suggesting a fairly sophisticated sense…
