Sydney whales not bothered by whale watchers
Migrating humpback whales are more likely to stay breathing on the surface when vessels are around.
Biofuel research given a boost by cyanobacteria
The discovery of how cyanobacteria really produce energy is expected to help scientists manufacture biofuels.
From dolphins and fish
When a predatory dolphin is on the hunt for food, fish often hide in an empty conch shell.
Lungfish provide insight into terrestrial evolution
Australia’s living fossil has given scientists an insight into the development of our hind legs.
New dolphin species discovered in Victoria
The coastal dolphins of Southern Australia have been formally recognised as a new species of bottlenose dolphin.
Tropical fish rely on adult traits for dispersal
A large body size or the ability to raft on flotsam across an ocean may help tropical fish spread to new homes.
Fossil reveals origin of the whale’s giant mouth
The fossilised jaws of the extinct baleen whale Janjucetus hunderi. Photograph by Jon Augier; Copyright Museum Victoria Baleen whales first evolved their huge mouths for capturing large prey, a new study has shown.
