Shark deterrent research: WA pledges $2m
Funding from the WA government aims to boost shark deterrents following a spate of attacks.
Tag: Science & Environment
Aussie seafood largely sustainable, says report
A new report shows that 90 per cent of seafood caught around Australia comes from sustainable stocks.
Earthquake map may predict future disasters
New research helps to identify regions at risk of large-scale earthquakes.
Male bowerbirds stick to their own style
Bowerbirds revert to their individual style to lure a mate regardless of how effective it is, study finds.
Humans didn’t cause devil disease, study finds
Genes are to blame for the disease that has wiped out much of the Tasmanian devil population, researchers say.
Leech cocoon fossil is remarkable discovery
An ancient soft-bodied organism discovered in a cocoon could open doors for fossil research.
An illustrated guide to the orchids of Australia
Stunning, mysterious, and diverse – Australia’s 1700 orchids are the jewels of our flowering plants.
Surprise DNA extracted from ancient poo
The oldest DNA extracted from an Australian environment has been lifted from the Pilbara, WA.
Life discovered 20m under Antarctic lake
Ancient bacteria found thriving beneath a frozen lake could hold clues to life on other planets.
10 of the best Australian observatories
A little-known fact is that Australia, a land blessed with low light pollution, has more than its fair share of great observatories.