Science
From Sunda to Sahul: The Unbelievable Journey of the First Australians
50, 000 years ago Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea were connected to form the continental land mass of Sahul. To......
Human nature and plant extinctions
Could human psychology have something to do with plant extinctions? Research this week shows 571 plant species have gone extinct......
Resisting The Rest: Health system reform necessary for curbing antibiotic resistance
50% of Australian indigenous children will have up to 6 prescriptions of antibiotics before their 6th birthday. This over-reliance on......
How green our future could be
The year is 2040. The buildings have cascading trees and gardens, the oceans are full of seaweed, there are fewer......
Keen indigenous eyes drive conservation of timid goannas.
Indigenous involvement in scientific research is heavily advocated for its ethical value. A diversity of cultural backgrounds may, however, enrich......
Black holes and neutron stars collide in the latest gravitational wave data
On the cutting edge of astrophysics are unbelievable pieces of equipment capable of measuring the faintest ripples in the fabric......
Radar technology uncovering unknown graves
Graveyards across aboriginal communities degrade over time, headstones are damaged, and where past ancestors are buried becomes difficult to track.......
Farmers call for regulation investigation in the Murray Darling Basin
The Murray darling basin is the lifeline for many Australian farmers and their crops. Recently there has been a call......
Environmental scientists advocate for more optimism on climate change
Among the dire statistics and shock headlines, climate change science has a positive side. New research from scientists in South......
Science, Environment and Universities all face budget cuts
Science, environment, research and innovation all suffered severe cuts in the budget on Tuesday. Analysis by the Australian Academy of......