Australian fish have high incidence of skin cancer too
Widespread skin cancer has been identified in coral trout species in the Great Barrier Reef.
Climate change and the modern polar bear
Polar bear evolution holds clues for past climate change events.
BPA causes interspecies mating
The hormone-disrupting chemical makes it hard for fish to recognise their own species.
Saving the microbats
Urbanisation could contribute to the demise of microbats, one of nature’s forgotten superheros.
El Niño to blame for ancient reef collapse
Ancient reef foretells the possible fate of modern coral reef ecosystems.
Elephantnose fish don’t just have unusual noses
Scientists have found that elephantnose fish have excellent vision due to the unique structure of their retina.
The Top End in storm season
In the Top End, you’re never really alone. The red dust and open roads speak of a uniquely Australian brand of isolation; but it only takes a moment’s pause to hear the roar…
What stalagmites tell us about climate change
Cave formations can act as prehistoric weather stations.
