Science & Environment
Mysterious ocean feature found in Tasman Sea
Massive spinning discs of water from the Bass Strait are travelling great distances in the East Australian Current.
Biodiversity
Australia’s wattles threatened by pests
Australia’s iconic wattle plants are under growing threat from a foreign disease, a new report says.
Biodiversity
Tasmanian devil genome offers cancer clues
Understanding the facial tumour disease decimating devil populations could provide insight into human cancers, say experts.
Biodiversity
How captivity affects the brain size of animals
Keeping animals in captivity reduce their brain size, and limits their chances of success in the wild.
Science & Environment
New type of black hole yields secrets
The first study of a new variety of black hole is offering up clues that may help us understand the birth of galaxies.
Science & Environment
Shark attack increase blamed on humans
A rise in shark attacks around the globe has been attributed to more tourists visiting shark territories.
Photography
Visions of science: best images awarded
Deadly cucumber skin and a ‘two-dimensional’ compound feature in the best science photos of 2011.
Science & Environment
The end of the line for our biggest trees?
Big trees evolved for longevity and stability, commodities in short supply these days, says Professor Bill Laurance.
Science & Environment
Sheep the ideal animal for domestication
Sheep are much more genetically diverse than other domestic animals, making them ideal for selective breeding.
Science & Environment
Sunlight may help ward off allergies
Sunlight may reduce the effects of food allergies or eczema, according to new Australian research.