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Extinct volcanoes a ‘rich’ source of rare earth elements
A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed inside extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could…
Path to prosperity for planet and people if Earth’s critical resources are better shared: report
Earth will only remain able to provide even a basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic systems and…
'Masters of shape-shifting’: How darkling beetles conquered the world
Large-scale genomic analysis of darkling beetles, a hyper-diverse insect group of more than 30,000 species worldwide, rolls back…
DNA structure could hold key to our memory
A specific type of DNA structure could hold the key to regulating our memory, a new study from The Australian National University…
Better dams offer major boost to farmers and livestock
Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to…
Ancient DNA study sheds new light on dingo ancestry
Analysis of ancient dingo DNA shows the genetic diversity of modern-day dingo populations was in place long before domestic dogs…
Kids need better tech education to thrive in a digital world
Teachers are struggling to equip Australian school kids with the digital skills they need for the future, warns a new report from…
Electric vehicles fed power into Australian grid during blackout
During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) were…
Everybody needs good neighbours: resident quolls help newcomers settle in at Mulligans Flat
GPS tracking collars have revealed how newly reintroduced eastern quolls are settling in at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary,…
Climate crisis puts Australia’s ski industry on slippery slope, but not all hope is lost
Australia’s ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues…
Excavation reveals ‘major’ ancient migration to Timor Island
The discovery of thousands of stone artefacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess…
Scientists unlock key to breeding ‘carbon gobbling’ plants with a major appetite
The discovery of how a critical enzyme “hidden in nature’s blueprint” works by scientists from The Australian National…
Australia on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian…
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia’s carbon offset scheme…
‘Climate rollercoaster’: strong weather fluctuations rocked Australia in 2023
2023 was a “year of opposites” for Australia’s environment, but despite conditions fluctuating between wet and dry, overall…
Mice surprise: researchers discover new native mammal species
Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a study from The Australian National University (ANU).…
Monster black hole devouring one sun every day
The fastest-growing black hole ever recorded – devouring the equivalent of one sun every day – has been discovered by researchers…
New method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by…
ANU invests in national tech policy capability
The Australian National University (ANU) has bolstered its commitment to helping the nation respond to the societal impacts of…
New understanding of dark energy could reshape our knowledge of the universe
The most detailed measurement of dark energy to date could reshape our understanding of how quickly the universe is expanding,…
