An evolutionary tale: The first true millipede
Deep beneath the WA outback, a cryptic creepy crawly is expanding the boundaries of evolutionary biology.
Deep beneath the WA outback, a cryptic creepy crawly is expanding the boundaries of evolutionary biology.
Plants & Animals
Mar 4, 2022
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Jealousy can feel like a useless, silly and destructive emotion. But it actually serves an important protective purpose.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2022
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Move over Angry Birds—WA scientists have discovered that 'aggressive' bees produce more potent and medicinally valuable venom.
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2021
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The Venus's flower basket sponge could inspire the buildings, bridges and even aircraft of tomorrow, thanks to its performance under pressure and ability to go with the flow—literally.
Plants & Animals
Nov 5, 2021
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What did prehistoric life look like in Australia? The skeletons of ancient creatures buried for millions of years are shedding light on marsupial evolution.
Paleontology & Fossils
Sep 17, 2021
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Machine learning is coming for astronomy. But that doesn't mean astronomers and citizen scientists are obsolete. In fact, it may mean exactly the opposite.
Astronomy
Jul 28, 2021
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Astronomers are on the search for a mysterious signal that could map the early universe.
Astronomy
Jun 28, 2021
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There aren't many things humans have made that are visible from outer space. WA's wheatbelt is one of them—and it could help us fight climate change.
Environment
Jun 15, 2021
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You're driving down the freeway listening to the radio, but you're getting static. Enjoy it. That's the sounds of the universe.
Astronomy
May 13, 2021
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OK, first things first. Wombats do cubed-shaped poos. Now you know.
Plants & Animals
Apr 30, 2021
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