If predictions are right, we could see an exploding star on the horizon soon
A spectacular nova may be about to light up our night sky in the constellation Corona Borealis. If it does, Australians will only have a short window to catch it.
Wild dog or dingo? Ancient DNA study suggests there's not much dog at all
DNA analysis suggests dingoes breed with other dogs less than previously thought and reveals key populations predate European colonisation.
These pygmy blue-tongues are facing extinction. A controversial idea may save them and other species
We visit a secret field in South Australia housing a group of lizards once thought extinct. Researchers hope their conservation efforts might provide a blueprint for other animals at risk of dying out due to climate change.
Juvenile humpback was 'anchored to sea floor' by a wire cable for 8 days before dramatic rescue
A 'hand-picked' team of divers braved big swells to free a humpback whale pinned to the ocean floor off the NSW North Coast.
In a world-first, Australian electric vehicles have fed the national power grid during an outage
A new report reveals power from a small number of electric vehicle batteries in Canberra was used to respond to a blackout in Victoria, and experts believe this could be done on a much larger scale.
At 2.4 billion years old, this shiny black rock could tell scientists an enormous amount about the origins of complex life
A 2.4-billion-year old microfossil found in the Pilbara's Hamersley Ranges could be a missing link in the evolution from simple to complex life, according to researchers.
Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find
Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
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Australia's plant royalty system is broken, putting more than just new tomato varieties at stake
A flaw in Australia's plant-breeding rights system could mean the fruits, vegetables and grains needed to feed the world and combat climate change are never developed.
This 'superfood' has been around for 60,000 years, so why don't we use it more?
A group of First Nations Australians is leading the push to put native grains on the menu, foster an industry that stays in Indigenous hands, create employment, and improve health.
First-of-its-kind survey of the ocean floor discovers 'submarine canyons' full of unique marine life
Ever wondered what the ocean floor around Australia's coast looks like? A first-of-its-kind survey has uncovered new information about underwater canyons.
The psychology behind filicide — explaining the unexplainable
About 20 children are murdered by a parent every year in Australia. It's a crime that evokes equal measures of horror and confusion. At the crux of the issue is male perpetrated violence.
National Zoo and Aquarium welcomes birth of new koala joey in Canberra
With about 80,000 koalas left in the wild, breeding programs like the one at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra are designed to support the endangered and iconic Australian marsupials.
King penguin's rare SA sojourn ends in animal attack
While the presence of two sizeable pieces of plastic in the bird's stomach were concerning, its cause of death was most likely a dog or fox attack.
Koalas hate being cuddled, scientist says, as Lone Pine wildlife sanctuary denies animal welfare concerns
A wildlife sanctuary has denied any animal welfare concerns after it scrapped its koala cuddling experiences. Despite calls for the practice to be banned in Queensland, the premier says that won't happen.
Are you busier than an 8th grader? This 13yo does school, uni and has a side hustle
For almost half his life, Hamish has wanted to be nothing other than a computer coder. Now, in year 8, he is already getting started on a university degree to help him chase that dream.
When Michelle decided to meet her son's donor-related sibling, she had no idea how traumatic it would be
Fertility researchers express alarm at the Victorian government's move to axe its fertility regulator VARTA, which offers free counselling services to families wanting to meet their donors.
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analysis:Should you post photos of your child on social media? Two parents explain their decision
The discovery of photos of Australian children in a gargantuan dataset being used to train leading AI models has given rise to a blame game and some divisive questions.
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