So how do we adapt to the impacts of climate change? The good news is that the economic burden from mitigating climate change is manageable, and may be offset by added benefits such as reduced air pollution and better environmental management. Full Story | Published 10/05/2007.
The roaring forties have been the bane of sailors since Cook first circumnavigated Antarctica, these mighty winds influence everything from delicate native rainforest rodents to parrots and penguins. Full Story | Published 03/05/2007.
Climate change impacts? Heather Catchpole reports. Full Story | Published 12/04/2007.
They invade houses and get into food, bedding and clothes. They stink, stain floors when squashed, and destroy backyard veggie gardens. They are Portuguese millipedes - and every year these feral pests invade parts of southern Australia in plague proportions. Liz Yuncken reports. Full Story | Published 05/04/2007.
The recent Queensland floods will trigger the germination of one of the strangest and most notorious plants in Australia. Abbie Thomas tells the tale of her first encounter with nardoo. Full Story | Published 08/03/2007.
Every summer, humans and other animals around Australia can be seen winking and flicking their eyes and tails as the flying denizens of summer descend. But the flies that bug us so much have a crucial role to play in the Australian ecosystem and a few tricks up their sleeves too. In fact, they are some of the most diverse, tenacious, fascinating and – dare I say – attractive insects around. Full Story | Published 08/02/2007.
Battling kelp in the ‘swash’ zone over summer might be the only interaction you have with Australia’s rich seaweed flora. but the next time you get caught in the spiny grasp of some wave-tossed kelp, it’s worth considering the vital role seaweed plays as a nursery and home for a myriad of Australia’s marine organisms. Full Story | Published 07/12/2006.
Climate change is big news at the moment. If you're inspired to do something about it then making a few simple changes where it counts can have a big impact. ABC Science Online's Bernie Hobbs tells us how, revealing that it is actually easy to be greener. Full Story | Published 19/10/2006.
Spring in eastern and southern Australia is the time to listen out for the bizarre sounds of male koalas looking for love. They may seem passive and sleepy, but come mating time, koalas morph into aggressive, smelly creatures that you'd never want to cuddle in a million years. Full Story | Published 05/10/2006.
Decades of subtle change brought on by human misuse has profoundly altered the ecosystem of South Australia's iconic Coorong - the setting for Colin Thiele's Storm Boy. Can it ever be returned to what it once was? Full Story | Published 14/09/2006.
Whether thumping across the roof, sheltering in the ceiling or regularly raiding our compost bins, possums are at home with people. And with spring upon us, joeys are emerging from the pouch and clinging to their mothers like furry backpacks, as they too learn how to master the urban environment. Full Story | Published 07/09/2006.
Sometimes spoken of as the web of life or as an ecosystem, biodiversity is vital. Life depends on relationships between diverse organisms, while animals require plants to provide oxygen, plants in turn make use of carbon dioxide produced by animals. Full Story | Published 31/08/2006.
Droughts and flooding rains have occurred in south-eastern Australia for thousands of years, caused by the oscillating climate phenomenon we now know as El Niño and La El Niña. The effects are strongest in spring and summer, and many animals and plants have evolved to take advantage of the variation. Full Story | Published 03/08/2006.
We received hundreds of awe-inspiring photos, and you voted for the best. Now it's time to see if your favourite won... Full Story | Published 03/08/2006.
Nephology is the study of clouds, suspended masses of water and ice floating above us. There are 27 different sub-types of cloud - from the wispy to the ominous - inspiring poems, paintings and the hasty bringing-in of the washing. Full Story | Published 27/07/2006.
Costa Rica is home to more species than most countries in the world, making it a popular destination for nature junkies. ABC Radio National's Natasha Mitchell travels to the heart of a unique patch of Costa Rican rainforest...a research playground for biologists from all over the globe. Full Story | Published 20/07/2006.
Look skyward between June and October and you may witness what appears to be two enormous birds locked together in a soaring, tumbling battle for dominance of the skies, but may simply be a pair of wedge-tailed eagles re-igniting their passion prior to breeding. Full Story | Published 05/07/2006.
From deep space to deep inside the body, amazing images are created and probed in the name of science. Test yourself to see if you can pick what's in the picture. Full Story | Published 15/06/2006.
Mathematics might seem an ugly and irrelevant subject at high school, but it's ultimately the study of truth - and truth is beauty! You might be surprised to find that maths is in everything in nature from rabbits to seashells. Full Story | Published 15/06/2006.
The underground lifestyle and nocturnal habits of wombats are partly to blame for their unfamiliarity, but this time of year provides a great opportunity to spot the world's largest burrowing herbivore. Full Story | Published 01/06/2006.
Part 1 of the end of oil examined questions on supply and viability. In part 2 we look at the alternatives and implications. Are there technologies that can replace our dependence on oil? What about medicines and plastics? Are we looking at a world catastrophe? Here are the answers from some of Australia's top experts. Full Story | Published 17/05/2006.
With the approach of winter, arid Australia's treasure trove of natural wonders is enjoying cooler temperatures and cloudless skies and putting on a spectacular show for visitors. Full Story | Published 04/05/2006.
The renewable energy industry in Australia is in a 'holding pattern' and needs a kick start, according to experts in the field. On the other hand, the government says it is supporting a wide range of energy alternatives. Jacquie van Santen reports. Full Story | Published 20/04/2006.
Easter Bilbies are an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional chocolate rabbit. But the real bilbies are much harder to find - living secretive lives in isolated deserts across Australia, waiting for the right conditions to start a family. Full Story | Published 06/04/2006.
As summer draws to a close, a quiet reversal of gender roles is in full swing in the kelp beds, rocky reefs and seagrass meadows of Australia's coastal waters. Pregnant male seahorses are giving birth to their final brood of the season. Full Story | Published 02/03/2006.
Ever wondered what good you're actually doing as a kerbside recycler? You've been filling up your recycling crates with the detritus of a modern consumption lifestyle, but are your efforts making a difference to the level of rubbish ending up in landfill? Kathy Graham reports. Full Story | Published 02/02/2006.
To get you through the relaxed summer months we've put together a collection of the year's best and funniest science stories, audio, games and video in The Lab's Summer Reading Guide. So put your feet up, get your mouses clicking and enjoy! Full Story | Published 22/12/2005.
Think you remember everything that happened in science this year? Try our 10 question quiz and test your memory of the Lab's 2005 News in Science. Full Story | Published 15/12/2005.
The northern half of Australia starts to get steamy from November. For the clued-up observer, there are a number of tell tale signs in nature that the rains are approaching, heralding the end of the humidity and the arrival of the wet. Full Story | Published 17/11/2005.
Is nuclear power the answer to our greenhouse gas woes? Or are we just creating another problem for the future? We asked for your questions on nuclear power and selected the most frequently asked and most intriguing ones. Here are the answers from some of Australia's top experts. Full Story | Published 27/10/2005.
Come spring a number of tropical marine creatures hitch a ride on Australia's two major south-flowing currents, including fish, algae, rock lobster, tuna, and turtles. The warm currents flowing south along the west and east coasts allow coral reefs to grow at low latitudes and keep swimming pleasant from spring to autumn. Full Story | Published 08/09/2005.
When people talk about saving the planet, the word nuclear doesn't often crop up. Yet recently there's been an explosion of interest worldwide in the role of nuclear power in mitigating manmade climate change. Kathy Graham investigates. Full Story | Published 01/09/2005.
Desalination, a drought-proof water source or a sustainability nightmare? We asked for your questions on desalination and selected the most intriguing ones. Here are the answers from some of Australia's top experts. Full Story | Published 25/08/2005.
Across Australia, mosses and lichens are starting to reproduce and spread themselves around. Lichen are the termites of the plant world, but also used to be the source of the colour purple! Mosses, on the other hand, are a garden's friend, holding soil together and keeping in moisture. Full Story | Published 11/08/2005.
The Great Barrier Reef has faced many natural and man-made challenges over the years, but the effects of global warming may be its biggest challenge yet. Jacquie van Santen spoke to scientists on the frontline. Full Story | Published 28/07/2005.
Australia's animals and plants are already reacting to climate change. Fairy penguins are breeding earlier, gum trees are flowering at different times and birds are migrating prematurely. Abbie Thomas reveals that there's something afoot in the world of nature - the times really are a changing! Full Story | Published 07/07/2005.
How well do you know your Earth? Read the feature, do the quiz and take the journey to drill right through to the centre of the Earth with the Lab's Heather Catchpole. Full Story | Published 23/06/2005.
Watch people who love their work talk about what they do and how they got there. This week: Cancer Researcher, Samantha Oakes Full Story | Published 26/05/2005.
Visiting a family of dinosaurs to find them alive and well has to be one of the highlights of reporting for ABC Science. Mark Horstman still can't believe his luck as he abseils back in time. Full Story | Published 19/05/2005.
Massive crustal movements have been big news lately. We asked for your questions on earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes and selected the most frequently asked and most intriguing ones. Here are the answers from some of Australia's top experts. Full Story | Published 28/04/2005.
In April, forests along Australia's south-east are full of the love hungry hoots of our largest owl - the Powerful Owl. These champion hunters are now getting ready to settle down and make babies. Full Story | Published 07/04/2005.
Climate change is one of the major challenges facing humanity in the 21st Century. We asked for your questions on climate change and selected the most frequently asked and the most intriguing ones. Here are the answers from some of Australia's top climate change experts. Full Story | Published 31/03/2005.
The blinding rains and gusty winds of severe storms can strike at anytime, from summer to winter. While storm season for most of eastern Australia comes to a close with the end of summer, in northern Australia the peak time for these awesome events is just beginning. Full Story | Published 03/03/2005.
A convenient carrier or a marine killer? Heather Catchpole takes a look at why bags should no longer be tossed out with the garbage. Full Story | Published 27/01/2005.
Male cassowaries are the SNAGs of the bird world. In far north Queensland these giant birds can be found guarding their brood of stripy offspring and teaching them how to survive in the big bad world. Lately though, even the adult cassowaries need a bit of help surviving. Full Story | Published 02/12/2004.
Nature in all her glory is a tempting target, especially in spring. But what is it that makes a good nature photo a fantastic nature photo? We asked professional photographer and Scribbly Gum Photo Competition judge, Steve Parish about the art of nature photography. Full Story | Published 30/10/2004.
Is burying hundreds of tonnes of carbon dioxide underground a novel way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or a large-scale attempt at sweeping them under the rug? Full Story | Published 23/09/2004.
As spring begins animals become more active, leaving behind little brown messages as they search for food and mates. Scats provide a host of information about their producers - as long are you can read them before you step in them! Full Story | Published 02/09/2004.
Take a leap of the imagination with '2024 Dreaming – Innovations for our Future' - a taste of life 20 years from now. How will we travel, what will we call home, what will we eat and how will we work? Full Story | Published 20/08/2004.
The notion of eating kangaroo meat turns some people positively green ... which is ironic really, because kangaroo is potentially one of the most environmentally friendly meats available. Karen Pearce investigates. Full Story | Published 12/08/2004.
In the shallow waters off Australia's northern coastline, dugongs are braving shark-infested seas to travel hundreds of kilometres in search of warmer water and greener seagrass pastures. Full Story | Published 05/08/2004.
Could you survive a Plastic Bag Famine? How addicted are you to plastic bags? Join the Plastic Bag Famine and go bag-free for one whole weekend, as part of National Science Week. You could win an eco-holiday in the Daintree. Full Story | Published 05/08/2004.
In crystalline pools and burbling brooks up and down eastern Australia, male platypus have started high-speed patrols of their riverine territories. Spurred on by the urge to breed, they leave little in their wake as they race upstream to challenge intruder males. Full Story | Published 15/07/2004.
The race is on to save the cold-loving Southern Corroboree frog. An intensive breeding program may be the last chance for this once common species. But even if frogs can be bred in captivity, how will they survive in the wild against drought and a killer fungus? Full Story | Published 17/06/2004.
If you're near the mouth of an east coast river on a dark night at this time of year, you might catch an eel run, when thousands of baby eels begin their gruelling migration up stream. Abbie Thomas reports. Full Story | Published 06/05/2004.
The Lab's Expert Forum on Climate Change was held on Friday 30th April - read the discussion and find out what Dr Richard Matear, Anna Reynolds and a bunch of other experts had to say. Full Story | Published 30/04/2004.
Carbon dioxide is one of the most significant greenhouse gases. But how we remove the excesses of carbon dioxide that human endeavours have put into the atmosphere is proving more complicated than we thought! Lucy Andrew looks at the complexities of the Carbon Conundrum. Full Story | Published 29/04/2004.
The Pentagon recently advised the US government that the biggest threat to America was climate change, not terrorism! With general consensus that the earth is getting hotter, the question has now become 'how hot, how soon, and with what consequences?' Lucy Andrew reports. Full Story | Published 22/04/2004.
First introduced to Australia to control insect pests, the Common myna is today Public Enemy Number One - not just of native birds and small tree dwelling marsupials such as feather-tailed gliders, but, as Abbie Thomas reports, people as well. Full Story | Published 08/04/2004.
20 million pairs of eyes needed! Imagine if we all really looked at our own backyards to find out what's living there. That's the idea behind Wildwatch Australia - an online survey designed to discover more about wildlife in Australia's backyards. Full Story | Published 01/04/2004.
The world's fisheries are in crisis, but a new guide to Australian fish helps consumers make a more informed choice. Abbie Thomas goes seafood shopping. Full Story | Published 01/04/2004.
They might be good to kiss under but, says Abbie Thomas, mistletoes offer much more than just a chance for romance. Full Story | Published 04/03/2004.
Encounters with giant webs in the garden, parks or out in the bush are a familiar experience at this time of the year. Chances are, Abbie Thomas reports, they have been spun by one of the orb weavers. Full Story | Published 05/02/2004.
In January female crocs are aggressively defending their territory from anything - or anyone - who dares to come near. Abbie Thomas bravely reports. Full Story | Published 15/01/2004.
Curl up in front of the computer and enjoy the best from The Lab in our 2003 Summer Reading... Full Story | Published 18/12/2003.
Beetles are out and about at this time of year. Get to know them better with Abbie Thomas' beetle field guide. Full Story | Published 04/12/2003.
Dine at a Chinese or Cantonese restaurant and you may see a shark fin dish on the menu. You may even be tempted to order it. But this seemingly harmless dish is the basis for an expanding, unsustainable and often cruel industry. Linda Lee reports. Full Story | Published 20/11/2003.
In Tasmania, baby eastern quolls born in spring have now left the pouch but, Abbie Thomas reports, they may not survive for long if the fox takes hold. Full Story | Published 13/11/2003.
What happens to your old computers? Tanya Ha investigates what's being done with the mounting pile of e-waste. Full Story | Published 06/11/2003.
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo mobs can get nasty; attacking trees, decks and houses in a controlled frenzy of deliberate destruction that can go on for days. Full Story | Published 09/10/2003.
There's a new generation of Eco Warriors out there. Young, green and innovative they're tackling environmental problems at their school and beyond. Dannielle Chun talks to a few inspiring members of Generation Eco to find out what makes them tick. Full Story | Published 14/08/2003.
It's taken over two hundred years, but science is finally acknowledging the validity of indigenous weather knowledge. Full Story | Published 14/08/2003.
It's early morning in the Gulf Country and droplets of water are forming on the beer fridge. A Morning Glory is about to arrive much to the excitement of a group of extreme gliders. Full Story | Published 07/08/2003.
Diesel exhaust is more carcinogenic than cigarette smoke, but isn't regulated like smoking. Rather, our tax system encourages more diesel use in our cities. Mark Horstman asks; Where's the 'Quit' campaign against dirty diesel? Full Story | Published 03/07/2003.
Why do some wattles bloom in winter while so many other plants hunker down for the cold weather? Abbie Thomas investigates. Full Story | Published 03/07/2003.
Ants are usually the number one enemy of butterflies, but in some species, ants tenderly care for butterfly larvae as if they were their own. Abbie Thomas investigates. Full Story | Published 12/06/2003.
In the heated debate about global warming, the dire predictions for the environment have received widespread publicity. But what of the impacts on human health? Full Story | Published 15/05/2003.
Australia's stingless bees do more than just make sweet honey, they are the tireless pollinators of many of our native plants. Yet they are increasingly losing their homes to land clearing. Wendy Pyper joins Australia's stingless bee rescuers. Full Story | Published 08/05/2003.
They squirt foul smells, suck up water through their bottoms and live happily in raw sewage. Abbie Thomas meets a true Aussie survivor known as the 'stinker'. Full Story | Published 03/04/2003.
Although we may be overwhelmed by the environmental catastrophes that seem to occur around us with alarming regularity, Karen Pearce says there is a simple way each and every person can make a difference. Full Story | Published 27/03/2003.
Whether they're pairing up, moulting or heading out to sea Abbie Thomas reports now is the time to look out for the Little Penguin. Full Story | Published 06/03/2003.
The pygmy blue whale is far from miniscule - and with its enormous size comes a whale-sized appetite. Abbie Thomas reports. Full Story | Published 16/01/2003.
Curl up in front of the computer and enjoy the year's best features and news stories, including a look at the year that was by The Lab's Wilson da Silva. Full Story | Published 20/12/2002.
Lightning reasearch can be difficult, expensive and even dangerous. Abbie Thomas takes us to the Top End to learn more about these powerful bolts. Full Story | Published 10/12/2002.
Bogongs travel over 1500kms during their lives. But, Abbie Thomas says, little is known about their basic biology. Full Story | Published 14/11/2002.
Tobacco is the backbone of Malawi's economy, yet only a small percentage of the population smoke. Damon Shorter reports. Full Story | Published 31/10/2002.
Peter Macinnis travelled to Woomera to watch the first successful launch of a scramjet in the world. Full Story | Published 17/10/2002.
Coral spawning is an annual event which occurs in all coral reefs around the world. Full Story | Published 03/10/2002.
No shrinking violet, the obnoxious Mimosa pigra just won't disappear. Brad Collis looks into its extermination. Full Story | Published 26/09/2002.
Our current efforts toward sustainable development in population health, resource use and consumption. Full Story | Published 19/09/2002.
The Great Artesian Basin - Stuart Waters asks where does the water come from? How does it get there? Will it run dry? Full Story | Published 19/09/2002.
Right now ladybirds are shaking off their winter hibernation and searching for food and sex. Abbie Thomas reveals all. Full Story | Published 12/09/2002.
Barren soils, no rain and over 12,000 plant species. Abbie Thomas looks into what's going on. Full Story | Published 01/08/2002.
The Lab's Bernie Hobbs goes bush for a spot of bird watching.. Full Story | Published 01/08/2002.
Exploring some critical issues in Science & Development – malaria, medicine, salinity & sustainable development. Full Story | Published 25/07/2002.
Abbie Thomas looks into the magpie's crazy habit of human head pecking.. Full Story | Published 11/07/2002.
Paul Willis explains how Australia's unique collection of creatures came to be here. Full Story | Published 04/07/2002.
Includes the making of, beast fact files, fun sections and educational resources. Full Story | Published 04/07/2002.
Anna Salleh investigates the controversy over possible GM "contamination" of Mexican maize. Full Story | Published 04/07/2002.
This is the season for Australia's truffles, reports Abbie Thomas Full Story | Published 06/06/2002.
Brad Collis looks at bringing back the songbirds ... Full Story | Published 23/05/2002.
Abbie Thomas discovers a tide almost 12 metres high in Derby, Western Australia. Full Story | Published 11/04/2002.
Mating upside down is no easy job for flying foxes, reports Abbie Thomas Full Story | Published 11/04/2002.
Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman, wonders what removing predators like the White Shark from the marine food chain will do? Full Story | Published 07/03/2002.
From empty bellies to a surplus of food in 5 years. Brad Collis takes us to the Cambodian rice fields. Full Story | Published 31/01/2002.
Eight super yachts will be sailing in the name of science in this year's Sydney to Hobart. Doug Hazell goes on board. Full Story | Published 20/12/2001.
Could the magical lure of glow-worms really be the result of bioluminescent maggots? Wendy Pyper gives us the facts. Full Story | Published 13/12/2001.
Follow the trials and tribulations of the World Solar Cycle Challenge with Sarah and Merrick's online diary. Full Story | Published 15/11/2001.
The 'Cells from Hell' and other toxic dinoflagellates are moving south. Taylor Bildstein wonders if we can control them? Full Story | Published 23/08/2001.
Archaeologist Huw Barton reports from Borneo's Great Cave of Niah on the 40 000 years of human occupation. Full Story | Published 19/07/2001.
Albatross are frantically gorging themselves on dying cuttlefish before their 20,000km journey home. Abbie Thomas reports. Full Story | Published 05/07/2001.
Dancing their way across the country, one of our largest and most elegant birds is on the move. Full Story | Published 07/06/2001.
In the race to save the environment Dr Keith Suter takes stock on how we are doing. Full Story | Published 31/05/2001.
The idea of logos on the Moon and planets is with us. Dr. Clive Hamilton reports on making a buck in the cosmos. Full Story | Published 24/05/2001.
The Tiny Silvereye migrates further than most of us would travel for holidays. Full Story | Published 03/05/2001.
Peek into the very private life of the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, the Australian Tassie Devil. Full Story | Published 05/04/2001.
Amory Lovins explains how business can profit and satisfy customers by taking lessons from and paying its dues to nature. Full Story | Published 15/03/2001.
Creeks are brimming with tadpoles and frogs, but some species are having a hard time - perhaps you can lend a hand. Full Story | Published 01/03/2001.
Join school student Bass Hobson and his seven friends on a unique journey to an Arctic research station in Greenland. Full Story | Published 01/02/2001.
Follow one of the Great Barrier Reef's most spectacular fish on its amazing journey down the Blue Highway. Full Story | Published 18/01/2001.
Brad Collis reports on the success of the Calicivirus & the positive impact of less rabbits on the Mulga. Full Story | Published 16/11/2000.
Darren Crayn treks into the Venezuelan salt marshes in search of a plant that grows on air. Full Story | Published 05/10/2000.
Brad Collis describes how Australian scientists, aided by a small beetle, have saved this great African lake. Full Story | Published 10/08/2000.
Stuart Newman looks at how Krill are coping with the ozone hole. Full Story | Published 15/06/2000.
Paul Willis discusses the alleged decline of the king of carnivores. Full Story | Published 13/04/2000.
Mini website based on the ABC TV series about climates and wildlife in Australia. Full Story | Published 10/02/2000.
Elke Taylor on some of the green ideas successfully implemented for the Olympic village. Full Story | Published 10/02/2000.
Results of the first Australian Bird Survey, includes interactive seasonal distribution maps. Full Story | Published 16/12/1999.
The companion site to the 3 part TV series exploring life on the most amazing archipelago on Earth. Full Story | Published 14/10/1999.
Salinity is Australia's most urgent environmental problem. Full Story | Published 02/09/1999.
Alistair Cooke questions the public unease about genetically modified foods. Full Story | Published 19/08/1999.
Reflecting on predictions made by the Club of Rome in the early 1970s. Full Story | Published 24/06/1999.
The diary of Louise Goggin during her research trip to Korea : searching for a natural enemy for the Pacific Seastar. Full Story | Published 17/06/1999.
A mini-website based upon the TV documentary 'Silent Sentinels' on the 1998 coral bleaching event. Full Story | Published 20/05/1999.
Identify the birds in your backyard. Including sound. Full Story | Published 13/05/1999.
Weather forecasting has advanced a lot over the past 100 years. Full Story | Published 29/04/1999.
Exploring the real issues behind the genetic engineering of food. Full Story | Published 08/04/1999.
Celebrating the work of the researchers who won the 1999 Australia Prize. Full Story | Published 18/02/1999.
Australia's most serious marine invader - the Northern Pacific Seastar. Full Story | Published 21/01/1999.
Ingrid tells all about her year away as it happens in this on-line diary. Full Story | Published 10/12/1998.
Jane Clement writes Australian industry is discovering the economic value of green energy. Full Story | Published 05/11/1998.
With rice as the most important global food crop, breeders are using new science to come up with a rice that can feed more people from less land. Full Story | Published 22/10/1998.
A virtual overview of a Co Production between ABC TV North South Productions, Natural History New Zealand Ltd and ITEL. Full Story | Published 27/08/1998.
As a largely urban people, we are not as aware as we should be of what is happening to Australia's soils. Full Story | Published 13/08/1998.
Three weeks on a very big boat in the South Pacific with Damon Shorter as he reports from The JOIDES Resolution. Full Story | Published 23/07/1998.
A tree growing in a forest has no standing in economics. As far as economics is concerned, it has no "economic" role. Full Story | Published 09/07/1998.
1998 is International Year of the Oceans. This feature is a look at the amazing Cephalopods. An Ocean Week Special. Full Story | Published 28/05/1998.
Chris Meredith explains the fundamentals of 'Game Theory' and how it applies to natural selection. Full Story | Published 23/04/1998.
Damon Shorter looks at the top three Australian poisonous animals and how they do it. Full Story | Published 12/03/1998.
In the 21st century, the issue is whether we will consume, pollute and populate ourselves into crisis. Full Story | Published 26/02/1998.
ABC environment reporter Alan Tate reports from Kyoto, Japan during the December 1-10 conference. Full Story | Published 04/12/1997.
Sharon Beder argues that corporations are infiltrating school curricula and distorting the understanding of environmental science. Full Story | Published 13/11/1997.
So what is the El Niño - Southern Oscillation? How was it discovered? How does it affect Australia? Can we predict it? Full Story | Published 16/10/1997.
The Development of Radiation Exposure Standards: from the first tests to the present day. Full Story | Published 02/10/1997.
Tim Bowden gives us an insight into the history of research in Greater Antarctica and what it must be like to work on the ice frontier. Full Story | Published 21/08/1997.
Dr Tim Flannery talks with The Lab's Ian Vaile. Full Story | Published 12/06/1997.
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