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.
Eucalyptus genome sequenced
The flooded gum (Eucalyptus grandis) has become the second forest tree in the world to have its genome sequenced.
Australian dolphin could be extinct in three generations
There may be only 1000 snubfin dolphins left… and time is running out.
Hybrid Mountain Pygmy-possums give scientists hope
Australian researchers have successfully bred genetically distinct Mountain Pygmy-possums.
The safest pattern
A new study from Melbourne University has cracked the code behind the beautiful and symmetrical orb-weaving spider webs.
Carbon seeps predict the future for coral reefs
Three natural carbon dioxide seeps in Papua New Guinea have enabled scientists to see what the future holds for coral reefs if CO2 levels continue to rise.
New vaccine for the Hendra virus
A vaccine has been found for the virus that nearly stopped the race that stops a nation.
Nine new marine species discovered near Bali
Two new dottybacks have been identified among the finds by a researcher from the University of Sydney.
