Climate change sends great whales south
New research sheds light on how climate change will impact the distribution of great whales in New Zealand waters. An international collaborative study between Massey University, […]
Ancient, largest plant found in WA
Australian researchers have located what is believed to be the largest plant on Earth – and they estimate it’s at least 4,500 years old. The ancient […]
Grim prognosis – we’re on track for a ghastly future
An international group of 17 leading scientists have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilisation, warning that the outlook is more dire […]
Revealing winners & losers in future climates
New research reveals how winners & losers from climate change can be identified based on their ability to adapt to rising future temperatures. In the first […]
Frogs on front line of climate change
With climate action a theme of Earth Day 2020, a new research paper highlights the plight of some of the most at-risk species – and some […]
United stand to raise 1.5°C awareness
What do MPs and mayors, the heads of the Adelaide Festival, Fringe, and Emergency Services; dozens of students, and a bunch of scientists have in common? […]
Bushfires have reshaped life on Earth before
The catastrophic bushfires raging across much of Australia have not only taken a huge human and economic toll, but also delivered heavy blows to biodiversity and […]
New bees a barometer of climate change
The biodiversity buzz is alive and well in Fiji, but climate change, noxious weeds and multiple human activities are making possible extinction a counter buzzword. Just […]
Ocean warming puts dolphins at risk
Ocean warming, noise pollution and fishing are major concerns for dolphins in southern Australia, not just Adelaide and Melbourne metropolitan coastal areas but in particular for […]