Nest protection a good start for Mary River turtle but not whole picture, study finds
While nest protection seems an obvious way of ensuring more turtles survive, a new study on the Mary River turtle…
Cane toads able to chill as climate change heats up, study suggests
Cane toads have the ability to lower their stress hormones when colonising harsh environments, according to new findings by Australian…
Australian National University
Biology
Conservation
Evolution
University of New England
Western Sydney University
Zoology
Startle displays in praying mantises: Using beauty and terror to deter predators
Imagine you’re a praying mantis minding your own business and you suddenly stumble upon a bird, spider or some other…
Roaming reactions: Uncovering a hidden chemical dance
A team of Australian and US scientists have revealed unprecedented detail about the movement of molecules in chemical reactions and…
Five million years ago, small seals called Melbourne’s affluent seaside suburbs home
While Melbourne’s seaside suburbs today attract up-market homeowners and holidaymakers, millions of years ago they were home to a very…
Biology
Computer Science
Conservation
James Cook University
Queensland University of Technology
Zoology
Hopping to it: Finding a better ways to spot frog calls
Queensland scientists have examined automated audio detection methods and machine learning to better identify frog calls in the wild in…
Fossil pollen: Linking the planet’s past, present and future
While fossil pollen can help scientists learn more about the types of plants found in our ancient past, current techniques…
Adolescent binge drinking linked to parental supply of alcohol
New research has challenged a widely held belief by parents that supplying small amounts of alcohol to their children will…
Finding answers in the secretive carbon fibre industry
Australian scientists pushing the boundaries of carbon fibre composites have created a practical solution which could help researchers navigate around…
International research collaboration probes better brain stimulation techniques
Australian scientists are leading an international collaboration of researchers to better understand how theta-burst stimulation (TBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation…