Extinct marsupial a fierce hunter
10 April, 2014The skull reconstruction of an extinct carnivorous marsupial suggests it had the ability to hunt prey much larger than itself.
Biomedical animations inspire and educate
10 April, 2014Three biomedical animations that have been a year in the making are having their debut on screen.
Microbial signatures provide key to immunosurveillance
09 April, 2014A biochemical signal involved in driving mucosal immune cells into action against bacteria and fungi has been uncovered.
The mechanical forces of metastasis
09 April, 2014 by Graeme O'NeillProfessor Alpha Yap's research team has identified a key player in the process that causes epithelial tumours to extrude cancerous cells that can go on to proliferate or invade. Their discovery offers a potential target for new drug therapies to prevent metastasis.
Time to rework the funding cycle?
03 April, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonPreparing grant proposals for a single annual deadline is stressful, time-consuming and conflicts with personal responsibilities, a study confirms.
Academy Fellowships
28 March, 2014Twenty-one new fellows have been elected to the Australian Academy of Science.
Crude oil linked to heart defects in fish
27 March, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonOil spills, such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, cause heart defects in developing fish embryos.
Extreme weather directs insect and reptile distribution
27 March, 2014The distribution of cold-blooded creatures such as insects, spiders and skinks is predicted to shift rapidly due to extreme weather events associated with climate change.
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
24 March, 2014This year's Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are open for nominations.
Science met Parliament in a show of support
20 March, 2014Bipartisan support was made for science as politicians met with researchers at the Science Meets Parliament conference.
CSIRO in transition
17 March, 2014The proposed restructure for the CSIRO is expected to streamline the organisation's structure and bring science back to the fore.
A balanced ecosystem needs apex predators
13 March, 2014Culling dingoes is causing a decline in small native mammals because it leads to population explosions of kangaroos and foxes.
Built-in flight bias helps birds avoid colliding
11 March, 2014Flocks of birds can navigate through difficult environments without slowing down because individuals favour the left- or right-hand side.
Marine ecologist recognised by Nancy Millis Medal
10 March, 2014The inaugural winner of the Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science is Professor Emma Johnston.
Female birds sing songs as sweetly
05 March, 2014Singing is almost as common in female birds as in males, challenging long-held theories about it being an exclusively male trait.
