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.
Mischievous rodents the reason for tropical tree survival
Researchers have discovered a textbook example of plant-animal mutualism in Panama.
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.
Edison’s nickel-iron battery gets a 21st century makeover
A century old design could be used in electric vehicles, much as Edison originally envisioned.
Wolverines not as invincible as the fictional character
A warmer climate could have devastating effects on the wolverines food supply.
6U CubeSat: Australia’s opportunity for a national space program
UNSW researchers have developed a new system design for a nano-satellite, which could lead the way into a sustainable Australian space program.
