Male peacocks, not just a pretty display
When male peacocks display their feathery plumage they are also having infrasonic conversations.
Do all vampires have fangs?
A trip to the Deep Oceans exhibition at the Australian Museum changed our perspective on these alleged neck nibblers.
Genetics used in fight against malaria
Genetically modified mosquitoes are incapable of transferring the fatal disease.
Sorry molluscs, can’t hide from the mantis shrimp
Researchers are looking at the club of the Peacock mantis shrimp as inspiration for designing strong materials.
Head colour reflects personality
Red-headedness may be an indicator of a fiery personality in finches.
Silkmoth antennae spark eureka moment for scientists
The most powerful explosive detection device to date has been developed by a group of European researchers, but the idea behind the system isn’t entirely new, in fact a little moth species has…




