Plant Species Evolved to Plant Colony, Solves Water Shortage

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2021

A species of plant had evolved to thrive in a harsh environment. The staghorn plant forms a colony and provides a solution to water shortage.

Ashmore Reef Marine Park in Australia Navigated, Mapped in Landmark Study

May 11, 2021

A team of researchers has completed the first comprehensive study of North West Australia, circumnavigating and mapping the entire deepwater zone in Ashmore Reef Marine Park.

Flesh-Eating Ulcers: Are Endangered Possums The Culprit?

Apr 02, 2021

The flesh-eating ulcers or Buruli ulcer which was reported earlier in Australia has now reached a remarkably high number of cases.

Newly Discovered Spider Named After the Popular Disney Pixar Movie, Finding Nemo

Mar 26, 2021

A new species of peacock spider found in Australia is named after the popular Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo for its color that resembles the clownfish.

Researchers Reported Extinct Tree-Climbing Kangaroo Species

Mar 25, 2021

While kangaroos have been the go-to examples of animals that hop, researchers report the discovery of an extinct relative supposedly good at climbing trees.

Australia Bushfires Spewed as Much Smoke to the Stratosphere as a Volcanic Eruption

Mar 19, 2021

An Israeli study reveals that the bushfires in Australia from 2019 to 2020 spewed smoke as much as a volcanic eruption to the stratosphere.

[WATCH] Australian Woman Shocked as Python Swallows a Whole Bat in Her Backyard

Mar 11, 2021

A woman was surprised to find a huge python devouring an equally large bat right in her backyard in eastern Australia.

Australia: Capital of Mammal Extinction Announces 13 More Species Have Now Gone Extinct

Mar 04, 2021

Australia confirmed that 13 more species, including 12 mammals and the first reptile lost since European colonization, have gone extinct.

Australia's Baarack the Sheep Finally Looses 78 Lbs of Weight After Getting a Much-Needed Wool Clip

Feb 28, 2021

A sheep wandering around the Australian bushland for years received a much-needed trim after being rescued by an animal sanctuary.

Australia's Oldest Rock Painting of Kangaroo Found To Be 17,000-Year-Old Thru Radiocarbon Dating

Feb 22, 2021

Scientists in Australia announced that the oldest rock painting on the continent is the 17,000-year-old painting of a kangaroo.

Australian Research Expedition Finds Native Lizard Ancestor

Feb 16, 2021

An expedition, this time to a large inland salt lake, has uncovered a tiny new skink - a fossil ancestry to the modern Australian blue-tongued lizards.

Kangaroo Overgrazing Has Adverse Effect on Land Conservation

Feb 04, 2021

While Australia's native kangaroos are not considered threats to local vegetation and land conservation, the species' species' increased overgrazing could start changing this condition, according to a new study.

Huntsman Spiders Invade Australian Homes Due to Weather, Experts Said

Feb 04, 2021

Huntsman spiders are overrunning Australian homes due to the weather, but experts say there is nothing to be afraid of despite their terrifying appearance.

Protect Your Dogs From This Tick-Borne Disease Now; Here's How

Jan 30, 2021

Experts detect infected ticks carrying deadly bacteria in Australia. Experts urge fur parents to take precautions to protect your dog.

Ultra-Efficient, Nano-Thin Piezoelectric Materials Advance Self-Powered Electronics

Jan 20, 2021

A new design for ultra-efficient, nano-thin piezoelectric materials could revolutionize self-powered electronics, such as wearable gadgets and medical implants like pacemakers.