Nature & Wildlife
Why do we have two legs?
An Australian Museum expert explains why the number of legs varies between different animals.
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Science & Environment
Deep-sea canyon discovered off WA
An exciting new deep-sea discovery explains a mysterious surface anomaly.
Biodiversity
Traffic noise killing off frogs
The din from urban traffic is drowning out the mating calls of some Australian frogs.
Science & Environment
Tagging whale sharks in the Maldives
In the Indian Ocean, divers are satellite tagging the world’s biggest fish. AG goes along for the ride.
Science & Environment
Biodiversity loss: threat to our health
The environment holds hidden secrets to human well-being, provided we preserve biodiversity.
Science & Environment
WA quake may have been man-made
Experts say earthquakes of magnitude 5.0, such as the one that collapsed buildings in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, occur in Australia every year.
Biodiversity
Oil and gas prospecting highlights need for marine reserves
Pressure mounts on regulators to protect marine life, as exploration for oil and gas increases in Australian waters.
News
Dwarf planets accumulate in outer Solar System
Pluto may be demoted again, as researchers work to properly define dwarf planets.
Nature & Wildlife
DNA blueprint of zebra finch gives human language clues
The first songbird to have its genome deciphered may offer new insight into how human children learn to speak.
Science & Environment
Toads have inbuilt earthquake warning system
Toads are capable of detecting an impending earthquake several days before the first tremors strike.