Nature & Wildlife
‘Supergiant’ crustaceans found in ocean depths
Amphipods are normally 3-4cm long, but mysterious 28cm giants have been found north of New Zealand.
Biodiversity
Introduce elephants to Aussie bush, says scientist
Elephants would make short work of invasive grasses causing rampant bushfires, but experts are sceptical.
Science & Environment
Tasman Sea a “hotspot” for ocean warming
The temperature of waters east of Tasmania are rising rapidly, as balmy ocean currents shift toward the poles.
Science & Environment
Sea cucumber poo to save Great Barrier Reef
Sea cucumbers and their faeces could save coral reefs from the impacts of climate change, say experts.
Science & Environment
Black Saturday study looks at bushfire risk
Research into Black Saturday bushfires confirms clearing vegetation around houses is the best way to protect them.
Biodiversity
Discovering dolphins in Koombana Bay
The interactions between friendly dolphins and people are carefully monitored in Bunbury, WA.
Nature & Wildlife
New Guinea frog is world’s tiniest vertebrate
Less than 8mm long, a minuscule brown frog is a new world record holder.
Nature & Wildlife
Female intuition picks the strong from the weak
Female fish can discern mates that were malnourished or well fed in youth, even if they look the same as adults.
Nature & Wildlife
Southern Ocean mercury levels to be tested
High levels of mercury in seabirds hint that the toxic metal has found its way into fish that humans consume.
Science & Environment
Dingoes use tools to solve novel problems
Dingoes are more intelligent than we think – they have been filmed opening latched gates to get food.