Natural selection has repeatedly led to the evolution of two alternative antipredator color strategies—camouflage to avoid detection and aposematism to advertise unprofitability—but we lack understand...

Is our lifespan primarily dictated by our genetics, or do our behaviour and environment play the more important role?

In 2023, more than 10,000 research papers were retracted because of scientific misconduct. But it’s not always deliberate.

Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles.

According to some observers, the ‘hottest topic’ for 2025 is whether universities have lost the public’s support to operate.

Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?

Sperm are traditionally viewed as transcriptionally and translationally silent cells. However, observations that components of the cellular machinery of gene expression are maintained in ejaculated sp...

Abstract. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are commonly used to address human infertility and to boost livestock production. During ART, procedures

The Ecological Society of Australia is pleased to announce Tess Jenkins as winner of the 2024 Fundamental Ecology Award. Tess is a PhD candidate with the University of Western Australia. Tess’ project...

Abstract. Scientists are increasingly overwhelmed by the volume of articles being published. The total number of articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science has grown exponentially in recent years; ...

Abstract. The prevalence and diversity of female ornaments pose a challenge to evolutionary theory because males should prefer mates that spend resources o

In conflict zones across the globe, people in desperate need have long relied on the hope that humanitarian aid, delivered by organisations such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, will reach them. Yet, this vital work is increasingly under…

Marine researcher says widespread event is 'absolutely heartbreaking' and that Australia is 'running out of time' to save the reef