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Alien invasion: which foreign species might enter Australia next?
Australia is renowned for its native flora and fauna, but did you know the continent is also home to about 3,000 “alien” species of animals, plants, fungi and microbes?
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Biting back: Australian researchers say century-old drug could revolutionise cobra bite treatment
A team of researchers is uncovering the secrets of snake venom with results that could revolutionise cobra bite treatment.
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Australian amber reveals our ‘living fossils’ existing for 42 million years
A discovery in Australian amber is helping scientists uncover mysteries from 42 million years ago.
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Look up: A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to create a ‘new’ star in the sky
Any night now, a “new star” or nova will appear in the night sky. While it won’t set the sky ablaze, it’s a special opportunity to see a rare event that’s usually difficult to predict in advance.
History & Culture
Discovering what it means to be the oldest living culture in the world
We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, “the oldest living cultures in the world”. But what does this mean, given all living peoples on Earth have an ancestry that goes back into the mists of time?
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How soaking in saunas could save our frogs
‘Frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus.
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Kimberley corals could hold the key to saving our reefs
Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts.
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Why does South Australia have pink sand beaches?
In parts of South Australia, long stretches of beach are often blanketed in large patches of pink sand. But what gives these beaches their rosy hue?
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Flying high: pleasure-seeking parrots pick pungent chemicals
Whether medicinal, hygienic or recreational, birds have been observed utilising highly aromatic plants and insects.
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100-million-year-old fossil find reveals huge flying reptile that patrolled Australia’s inland sea
Haliskia peterseni is only the second partial pterosaur skeleton ever found in Australia.