science Archives

Native lizard gives cancer clues

Pregnant three-toed skinks could hold the key to how human cells turn cancerous, Australian scientists have found.

Printing your own solar panels or TV screens could be as easy as popping to the local newsagent for some laser ink.

Pilot whales, orcas and humans are the only beings to live long after menopause and scientists have now figured out why.

Climate

A change in global wind patterns helped melt NZ glaciers and end the Ice Age, scientists report.

The biggest survey of crocodiles in Queensland has revealed the population is healthy.

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.