Unlocking the secrets of chemical signals
Witchweeds and smoke-responsive species have taken advantage of chemical signals, but not for the same reasons.
The canary in the mine might not croak
A common North American frog is identified as the carrier of the deadly chytridiomycosis.
Outback palms may have been introduced by humans
An ancient plant may have been carried to Palm Valley by humans.
Great southern blooms
A phytoplankton bloom swirl creates a figure-of-eight pattern in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Solving the native species conundrum
Introduced species cannot remain eternally new in an ecosystem.
New species discovered
California Academy of Sciences described 140 new species in 2011, spanning six continents and three oceans.
Nuclear material in Antarctic moss provides clues to climate change
Atmospheric radiocarbon absorbed by the mosses during 1950s and 60s nuclear tests indicate significant climate change in East Antarctica.
Climate change causes colour change
Climate change can cause physical changes in animals, according to a study from the University of Helsinki.
