Of the 195 bowel movements of the streaked shearwater caught on video during the study, all but one was excreted while the ...

There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August 'black moon' that occurred at the weekend. But what exactly is it?

Turning hemp waste, such as the stalks and trash left over from harvest, into an industrial product is an emerging industry.

Australia should back a global moratorium on deep-sea mining as the risks are too high, argue conservation experts.

The recent discovery of five new coral species around the Indo-Pacific could have critical implications for reef management.

The common death adder ( Acanthophis antarcticus) is found in every mainland state of Australia, particularly along the south ...

Now one of Australia’s best-known tourist attractions, this hauntingly beautiful former convict site has a dark history.

The third in our series on great Australian walks sees us select five of the best in South Australia, from the coast to the ...

Some people spend a long time focused on a single topic. But how about a third of a century to find out how fast fingernails ...

Budgies seem to have a sixth sense about where to find water, even in harsh conditions of the Australian desert.

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Australian researchers have studied the dance repertoire of cockatoos, and investigated why they bust these moves.