Animals & Plants

Environmental DNA tool could be crucial in early detection of Varroa mite in hives

Stock & Land, Other, 16/10/2023, Philippe Perez Alcohol washes and sugar shakes have been the go-to methods to detect Varroa […]

If we protect mangroves, we protect our fisheries, our towns and ourselves

The Conversation, Other, 11/10/2023, Alvise Dabalà, Anthony Richardson, Daniel Dunn and Jason Everett, Mangroves might not look like much. Yes, […]

Megafauna extinctions highlight massive changes brought by climate change

Eco Voice, Other, 11/10/2023 The extinction of species as diverse as flesh-eating kangaroos, tree-climbing crocodiles and gigantic venomous lizards are […]

State of the world’s orchids revealed in new report

Eco Voice, Other, 10/10/2023 Up to 45 per cent of all known flowering plant species across the globe could be […]

Four stories of animal behaviour, adaptation and biodiversity

The animal kingdom is full of surprises. From the little-explored depths of the ocean, to the buzzing around the flowers […]

Shark discovered in Australia with creepy human-like characteristics baffling doctors

The Mirror UK, Other, 02/09/2023, Hannah Kane A new shark species with bizarrely similar characteristics to humans has been discovered […]

Ant Wars: Real-world ant battles shows how native insects win against aggressive introduced species

2SER 107.3FM, Other, 30/08/2023 Social insects such as ants are one of the few species to engage in warfare on […]

Scientists hoping to confirm rare handfish species spotted during CSIRO marine survey

ABC Online, Other, 23/08/2023, Lucy MacDonald A species of fish that hasn't been seen in more than two decades has […]

Tick bites can bring on a potentially deadly meat allergy. Here’s how to protect yourself

SBS, Other, 06/08/2023, Biwa Kwan Tick season has arrived in Australia and with it, warnings of a potentially fatal red […]