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Human bite stronger than apes’

Despite their light skulls, human jaws are stronger than those of their ancient ancestors and ape cousins.

Despite different needs for sleep, mammals are surprisingly similar in the way their brains control sleep patterns, scientists say.

Tree frogs use a kind of seismic vibration to shake off unwelcome rivals, new research finds.

An illustration of Australia’s Tyrannosaurus rex relative has been revealed for the first time.

The extinct Tasmanian tiger genome is nearing completion, but the research needs more support, scientists say.

New research could improve the management and prediction of bushfires.

The nutrient-rich faeces of sperm whales promotes the absorption of carbon in the Southern Ocean ecosystem.

A space probe sent to collect the first-ever samples of an asteroid has safely returned to Earth.

Sweeping portraits of Australian scenes are on display for the first time in 30 years.

Photographers around the nation have been given the highest accolade for their amazing images.