News Future camouflage may mimic octopus skin …for the moment limited, says Francois, who was not a member of the research team. Xuanhe says their research focussed on illustrating a new display mechanism, rather than targeting a…
Nature & Wildlife The birds we love to hate …an open habitat that is perfect for mobbing other birds. Although less research has been conducted on the habitat preferences of the Bell Miner, our study suggests that they could…
Nature & Wildlife In full bloom …hoping that through research we can answer some questions.” On the far northern edge of the WA wheatbelt, tucked against the coast, Bush Heritage is setting up an ideal site…
Nature & Wildlife The weird worms of Australia's abyss …Australia, and there is relatively high population density and research capacity along the east coast. Yet, until recently, the deep seas (deeper than 200 metres) off the east coast were…
Fish dish out punishment to fit the crime …of their misconduct. Co-author of the research Dr Lexa Grutter, a marine biologist from the University of Queensland, told Australian Geographic the study is the first to demonstrate measured discipline…
New tool predicts drought six months out …of Newcastle agrees this broader approach makes Shishutosh’s research significant. “It’s not just based on rainfall, but looks at the variables of drought,” he says, adding that while the research…
Australia to build world's biggest solar stations …and commissioned by the end of 2015. Solar research Meanwhile, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the energy minister officially opened Australia’s largest solar power research facility at Newcastle on Saturday….
Awards 2019 Winners of the Australian Geographic Society Awards announced …episode, the two brothers, along with their wives and children in their signature kombi vans, explored locations suggested by viewers. The public sent them in search of lost monuments, rumoured…
Biodiversity Surprising twist in the war on weeds …most exciting finding from our latest research is that biocontrol insects applied to invasive plants can inhibit competitive responses and induce cooperative strategies,” Professor Bonser said. “What we think is…
Nature & Wildlife VIDEO: Catching whale 'blows' …assessment stage, before taking ‘blow’ and tissue samples. (Video courtesy Fletcher Mingramm / UQ) There she blows A day in the field for the scientists involves launching their research vessel…
