Tag: Biology
Concerns about reef and rainforest research funding
The Federal government has been accused of turning back the clock on reef and rainforest research in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Scientists up ante to give toads a caning
Cat food can help control the spread of cane toads, scientists have found.[MORE]
Shark birth excites researchers
The captive birth of three blacktip sharks in north Queensland is set to provide marine researchers with new information about the species.[MORE]
Convict islands' bounty revealed
They have been home to bushrangers, convicts and even witnessed some cannibalism, but for nearly 180 years the islands in Macquarie Harbour near Strahan, on Tasmania's West Coast, have been left untouched.[MORE]
Study to test if soils sparking algae blooms
The Fraser Coast has been the focus of a study to determine how iron levels influence blue-green algae blooms.[MORE]
Overfishing 'not contributing' to stinger numbers
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association says there is no evidence to suggest overfishing is contributing to marine stinger numbers.[MORE]
Deadly jellyfish head south in threat to tourism
The dangers of irukandji and box jellyfish stings could soon be a concern for swimmers as far south as Queensland's Gold Coast.[MORE]
Seaweed on Great Barrier Reef 'rings warning bells'
Scientists are concerned by a study that has found significant seaweed growth on the Great Barrier Reef.[MORE]
New eucalypt species unveiled in London
Botanists from the world-renowned Kew Botanical Gardens in London have announced that they have discovered two new species of eucalypt trees in Australia. [MORE]
Scientist recognised for sponges work
A female researcher at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has won a prestigious national award for her work on marine sponges.[MORE]
Scientists discover coconut-carrying octopus
Two scientists at Melbourne Museum have discovered that the veined octopus can select, stack, transport and assemble coconut shells as portable armour.[MORE]
Public urged to avoid algal blooms
Western Australia's Department of Health is advising residents to steer clear of two south-west waterways affected by blue-green algal blooms.[MORE]
Beach-goers warned of stinky, toxic algae
The Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management says it is expecting large blooms of algae around Sunshine Coast beaches over summer.[MORE]
Man wrangles sharks in the name of science
A shark campaigner lassoes and rides man-eaters in the name of science, but says he's no entertainer.[MORE]
Origin of Species found in British loo
A first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal book On the Origin of Species will be sold this week, after it was found in a family's toilet in southern Britain, an auction house says.[MORE]
Women evolving to be shorter, chubbier
Despite all their best efforts to diet and exercise, future Australian women will end up shorter and chubbier.[MORE]
Baby sharks survive on 'super liver'
Marine biologists have discovered shark pups feed off their livers during the first few months of life.[MORE]
Human lung stolen from travelling show
Organisers of a travelling exhibition about the human body have breathed a sigh of relief after an anonymous telephone tip off led to the recovery of a stolen lung.[MORE]
Injured grey nurse shark dies
A grey nurse shark rescued last Wednesday has died at Sea World on Queensland's Gold Coast. [MORE]
Antarctic microbes feasting on diesel spills
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Scientists are setting microbes to work to clean up fuel spills in one of the world's most pristine places.[MORE]
Two new species discovered each week: report
A flesh-eating plant and one of the world's most venomous snakes are two of the more unusual species listed in a report on plants and animals recently discovered in Australia.[MORE]
'Climate' genes leave species vulnerable
A new study has found the genes of many species will not allow them to adapt to a warming climate.[MORE]
Bird gene a breakthrough for sex disorders
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Scientists discover the gene that makes birds male, which could help to understand human sex disorders.[MORE]
New frog species excites biologist
A nationally recognised biologist says a new frog species found in far north Queensland is one of his most exciting discoveries.[MORE]
Scientists identify nerve cells behind itch
Researchers have found specific nerve cells responsible for itchiness, a discovery that could lead to better treatments for skin conditions.[MORE]
