Seaweed on sandy coastlines contributes to methane emissions
23 September, 2025New research has revealed that sandy coastlines are a previously overlooked source of methane, challenging the accepted role of coastal vegetation as carbon storage.
Uncovering differences in wild and domesticated crops
05 September, 2025Researchers have revealed insights into the genetic make-up of wild varieties of common crops that show how domestication has changed crop traits over time.
Southern Ocean losing ice fast as decades-long trend reverses
17 July, 2025Surface salinity is increasing south of 50° latitude, stratification is weakening, and sea ice has reached multiple record lows, according to new research.
SA Govt funds a new coastal research vessel
12 June, 2025The 37.7-metre vessel will replace the 40-year-old MRV Ngerin, which has undertaken over 500 voyages but is now unable to meet the growing demands of modern marine science.
Reptiles originated 35 million years earlier than we thought
19 May, 2025Newly discovered fossilised footprints with long toes and claws, found in a small rock slab in Victoria, are believed to have been made by a small goanna-like creature about 355 million years ago.
Why are young plants more vulnerable to disease?
17 April, 2025Fighting disease at a young age often comes at a steep cost to plants' growth and future evolutionary fitness — or their ability to reproduce.
Light pollution promotes blue-green algae growth in lakes
16 April, 2025Artificial light at night promotes the proliferation of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can produce toxins.
How light helps plants survive in harsh environments
01 April, 2025Researchers from National Taiwan University have uncovered how light stabilises a key stress-response protein in plants, offering new insights into plant adaptation.
Scientists simulate the effects of an asteroid collision
14 February, 2025How would our planet physically react to a future asteroid strike? Researchers simulated an idealised collision scenario with a medium-sized asteroid using a state-of-the-art climate model.
2024 was warmest year on record, 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
17 January, 2025The World Meteorological Organization says that 2024 was the warmest year on record, according to six international datasets.
A science-based solution for tackling lake health
24 October, 2024Experts urge moving away from short-term 'fixes' that only worsen a lake's condition over time, and instead advocate for a holistic, science-based strategy that tackles the underlying causes of lake health.
Climate report warns of perilous times ahead
10 October, 2024Scientists have warned that the Earth is stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis, with environmental conditions that have never been encountered in human history.
Soundwaves stimulate plant growth-promoting fungus
04 October, 2024Scientists are using soundwaves in soil to aid ecosystem recovery, demonstrating the benefits of acoustic stimulation on the growth rate and sporulation of a plant growth-promoting fungus.
Beta-carotene multiplied in plant leaves
20 September, 2024By using biotechnological techniques and treatments with high light intensity, the levels of beta-carotene in leaves can be multiplied up to 30 times by creating new places to store it.
Doughnut-shaped region found inside the Earth's core
06 September, 2024A doughnut-shaped region has been discovered within the Earth's liquid core, providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet's magnetic field.
