Beetle discovery sign of hidden biodiversity
A new beetle discovery, Excastra albopilosa, sheds light on the importance of natural pest control and biodiversity.
New ideas for tackling Australia’s soft plastics problems
Australians generate around 70 billion soft-plastic pieces per year. This team has one creative solution.
New Honey Bee Research Centre
A new Honey Bee Research and Development Centre has been established at Southern Cross University.
New Rhododendron species found
A botanist at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, has unveiled a new species of plant, Rhododendron astrophorum.
Recycling’s Ripple Effect: How Australia Can Turn the Tide on Waste
This National Recycling Week Australian households and businesses are encouraged to keep valuable resources out of landfill.
Tuning into Nature: Vote for Australia’s favourite animal sound
What is your favourite animal sound? Vote in the ABC Science national poll today!
Good news: botanists rediscover a plant thought to be extinct
It’s not often the rediscovery of a species thought to be extinct makes headlines, but botanists in Victoria have done just that.
New energy guide can help save money
By looking at our energy use, we can not only save money, but help limit future climate harm.
How ‘The Last of Us’ Inspires Us to Tackle Climate Change
The hit HBO show The Last of Us creates some interesting questions around the threat and benefit of mushrooms and their role in tackling climate change.
The final frontier for agriculture: growing bush foods in space
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is to lead a pilot program exploring the potential of bush foods as a diet option for astronauts in Australian schools.
Happy 90th birthday ABC!
Get ready to celebrate the ABC's 90th birthday with Maggie Beer's 'symphony of citrus' celebration cake!