Study examines why kangaroos never made leap to Asia
Findings of a study could help predict which animal species are better positioned to adapt to new environments as climate change impacts global biodiversity.
natural science
New details on Aust’s other giant wombat
There are better matches to modern-day wombats than the car-sized Diprotodon, and a skull found in a Queensland cave reveals more about their lives.
Tiny Qld diamonds tell tectonic tale
A unique type of diamond invisible to the naked eye has been discovered for the first time in Australia within rocks from northern Queensland.
Female stargazer makes astronomical input
Anne Green is one of several women scientists given the country's highest recognition for her work, which has included a pioneering role in physics.
Drones and tech keeping track of koalas
A hi-tech plan to generate big data sets will help protect Australian wildlife from disasters like the Black Summer bushfires.
Threatened species could be saved: study
Dozens of Australia's most threatened animal species could be saved from extinction with enhanced conservation efforts, a study has found.
Keeping track of magpies was not all black and white for researchers
Scientists have documented the extraordinary behaviour of a group of magpies after they freed their mates from GPS tracking devices.
ecosystem
environmental issue
global warming
marine science
natural resources
natural science
renewable energy
science and technology
Even ‘refuge’ reefs won’t survive 1.5C
Scientists have issued a dire new warning about coral reef losses even if the world manages to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Fussy Tassie devils break scavenger mould
A new study has revealed Tasmanian Devils are fussy about their food, breaking the first rule of what it is to be a scavenger.