Keeping gonorrhea at bay
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) gonorrhea is on the rise as a major public health burden worldwide, with around 87 million new infections a year largely caused […]
Koalas hang by a thread as forests shrink
Koala populations would once have stretched across the Australian continent, but have now shrunk to the point where we could lose them forever, according to new […]
When did hunters kill off Madagascar megafauna?
Prehistory hunters on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar are thought responsible for the eventual extinction of megafauna such as giant lemurs, hippos and elephant birds. […]
Bizarre ‘platypus fish’ found on Australia’s original reef
Scientists in Australia have discovered a remarkable ancient fish fossil with a long snout, reminiscent of a platypus bill. The fossil, named Brindabellaspis after the nearby […]
Earth facing man-size problems
The future of our planet depends on sweeping changes and human actions to prevent a mass extinction event, a Flinders public lecture will hear.
Taking care of nature pays rich dividends
Port Adelaide, one of South Australia’s industrial heartlands, also has a high environmental value, a Flinders University planning conference will hear this week.