From dolphins and fish
When a predatory dolphin is on the hunt for food, fish often hide in an empty conch shell.
Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science winners
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science winners for 2011 have been announced.
What is a red-giant?
Near the end of a star’s life, the temperature in its core rises and causes the star to expand into a red-giant.
Lungfish provide insight into terrestrial evolution
Australia’s living fossil has given scientists an insight into the development of our hind legs.
Nikon Small World 2011
5th Place Alfred Pasieka Germany Microchip surface, 3D reconstruction (500X) Incident light, Normarski Interference Contrast Nikon has announced the winners of the 37th Small World Microphotography Competition.
The Dish is celebrating its 50th anniversary
CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory turns 50 on October 31 and is celebrating with public Open Days this weekend.
Australian scientist wins Nobel Prize for Physics
The Universe may end in ice, according to Australian Nobel Laureate.
Climate-proofing crops
There is a window for crop adaption against the effects of climate change, according to scientists.
