A win-win: Cattle farms can make a profit and protect biodiversity, research shows
A series of landmark studies have shown grazing strategies which best protect biodiversity are also the most profitable for cattle…
Sniffing out danger: Study suggests fruit flies use smell to adjust their reaction to predators
With the Queensland fruit fly dealing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to crops in Australia, new research has…
Eau de toilet: How dung mimicking arum lilies attract unsuspecting pollinators
On the east coast of Australia lie a type of arum lily which has foregone the typical sweetness of nectar…
Ticks: Harmful disease vector or misunderstood arachnid?
While ticks are often blamed for the transmission of certain parasites into wildlife, Australian scientists have found that many studies…
A rot and a hard place: New material discovered in Tasmanian forests
A new organic substance has been discovered in the old-growth forests of Tasmania, giving scientists a window into how trees…
Parasites, evolution & flying foxes: The road to better malaria treatment
A new survey of malaria in flying foxes across eastern Australia may help scientists unlock the evolutionary history of these…
Almost 2.2 billion animals are eaten by cats in Australia each year
A multi-year study has shown the significant environmental impact that the domestic cat has on Australian wildlife with scientists estimating…