Australian dolphins form a subculture
Bottlenose dolphins display the first evidence of animal grouping based on mutual interests.
Sea anemone venom as autoimmune disease treatment
A compound found in anemone venom could soon be the first line treatment for people with multiple sclerosis.
Heavy mating has a cost
The dumpling squid (Euprymna tasmanica) mates for up to three hours and cannot return to peak physical form for up to 30 minutes.
Coral bleaching causes deadly competition among fish
Some fish turn aggressive when they have to share limited resources.
Why do shellfish change colour when cooked?
The answer to this question lies in the breaking of specific chemical bonds by heat.
BPA causes interspecies mating
The hormone-disrupting chemical makes it hard for fish to recognise their own species.
El Niño to blame for ancient reef collapse
Ancient reef foretells the possible fate of modern coral reef ecosystems.
