Call for more groundwater experts in the field
Australia’s future growth is closely aligned to good resources management, and water is top of the list. This is underpinning a growing shortage of groundwater scientists […]
Solving the mammal brain size puzzle
A new study has revealed a surprising lack of support for widely-held explanations of why some mammals evolve larger brains than expected for their body size. […]
Giant spider promises IBS relief
Molecules from the venom of one of the world’s largest spiders are helping researchers tailor pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers screened […]
Elusive Night Parrots may not see at night
Australia’s most elusive bird, the Night Parrot, may not be much better at seeing in the dark than other parrots active during the day. An international […]
Citizen scientists help save Nemo
Citizen scientists are invited to help build a brighter future for ‘Nemo’ clownfish and their anemone homes.
A million kisses to Save Nemo
Grab a camera and post a kiss for Nemo, with the hashtag #fishkiss4Nemo.
Flinders joins new national science of learning centre
Flinders University will help establish a $16 million Science of Learning Research Centre to investigate the neuroscience of the human learning process.
UK grant for anti-psychotic drug study
Olanzapine, used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, will come under the microscope in a new study.