Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.

Ningaloo and some remote northern reefs had largely escaped the worst effects of coral bleaching – but now a severe marine ...

Carbon and biodiversity markets will help unlock the potential of privately owned properties, writes ecologist.

A kayaking duo from Australia are tackling one of the world’s toughest paddling events for the third time to prove once is ...

As new agricultural areas opened across Australia, wheat became our primary crop and eventually an export commodity.

Authorities have ceased trying to eradicate the invasive pest that has destroyed 4500 trees in the one city where it has been ...

The vocalisation of a dwarf minke whale sounds so strange and resonant it has been likened to a Star Wars lightsaber.

Australia's carnivorous marsupial, the kultarr, is actually three different species, scientists have discovered.

Ningaloo and some remote northern reefs had largely escaped the worst effects of coral bleaching – but now a severe marine heatwave is taking its toll.

Biological control – or biocontrol – has long been used to manage weeds. The method involves introducing natural enemies, often insects from the weed’s native range, into the affected area to help ...

Whether you’re chasing snow-capped summits, planning a weekend basecamp or gearing up for a multi-day trek, having the right ...

A molecular biologist at the University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, he has earned himself quite a reputation for his unconventional research methods, namely, for being stung by ...