New study shows wildfires increasing in size and frequency across Victoria

A new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has shown for the first…

New study shows persistence of meltwater biodiversity despite glacier loss

Glaciers are retreating in Glacier National Park and across the globe due to climate change. Researchers…

Long-term data show hurricanes are getting stronger

In almost every region of the world where hurricanes form, their maximum sustained winds are getting…

Insect virtual reality gives us a fly's perspective of the world

Flying insects are remarkable in their ability to sense and locate food sources and mates as…

Stretch and flow: Research sheds light on unusual properties of well-known materials

Toothpaste, face creams, hair gel, mayonnaise and ketchup are household items that most people don’t think…

Elaphrosaur: Rare dinosaur identified in Australia

The elaphrosaur roamed Australia 110 million years ago and was related to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. …

First tunable, chip-based 'vortex microlaser' and detector

To break through a looming bandwidth bottleneck, engineers are exploring some of light’s harder-to-control properties. Now,…

Scientists find brain center that 'profoundly' shuts down pain

A research team has found a small area of the brain in mice that can profoundly…

Even biodiverse coral reefs still vulnerable to climate change and invasive species

A new study reveals clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health of…

How climate killed corals

A squad of climate-related factors is responsible for the massive Australian coral bleaching event of 2016.…