Printed books still top choice for Aussie teens
New research contradicts the stereotype of teenagers glued to their digital devices, finding adolescents prefer old fashioned print when they read for pleasure.
Environment
Scientists discover how sand ‘holds its breath’
Understanding how diatoms in sand survive during periods with no oxygen could have implications for the biofuels industry, Monash...
Migration patterns explain shark net dugong deaths
Researchers at James Cook University have shown why shark nets close to the coastline take a heavy toll on...
Daylight saving could help koala conservation
A new study shows that introducing daylight saving time in southeast Queensland would decrease car collisions with koalas and...
Safe havens needed for sharks
Researchers have warned that habitats important for juvenile shark survival off Australia’s northwest coastline are not adequately protected.
Common grass could help boost food security
Australian researchers have discovered a common grass species could hold the secret to boost the yields of cereal crops...
Not just hot, but bothered
The way we think about heat could take a toll on our health and wellbeing.
Worst-ever coral die off for our iconic reef
Scientists have confirmed the largest die-off of corals ever on the reef, even though the vast central and southern...
Efficient catalysts the key to turn water into fuel
Clean fuel made from water is possible and a team at Griffith University is now working to make it...
Platypus venom could hold the key to diabetes treatment
The venom a male platypus produces to fend off rivals in mating season contains a highly stable, insulin-regulating hormone.