science and environment
New study reveals devastating impact of cane toads approaching the Pilbara
New Curtin University research has found invasive cane toads are on track to reach Western Australia’s Pilbara region within the…
Devilishly distinctive new bee species discovered in WA Goldfields
A new native bee species with tiny devil-like “horns” named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer has been discovered in Western Australia’s Goldfields,…
Outfoxed: New research reveals Australia’s rapid red fox invasion
One of Australia’s most devastating invasive predators took just 60 years to colonise the whole continent, according to new research…
Burning issue: study finds fire a friend to some bees, a foe to others
New Curtin University research has found the impact of bushfires and prescribed burns on global bee populations is highly varied,…
Fossilised faeces help bring prehistoric worlds to life — in molecular detail
An international research team led by Curtin University has used prehistoric faeces to better understand how molecular fossilisation works, offering…
New research uncovers a ‘ghost’ of the Australian bush
A new species of a native bushland marsupial – closely related to the kangaroo – has been discovered but is…
Man’s best friend may be nature’s worst enemy, study on pet dogs finds
New Curtin University research into the overlooked environmental impact of pet dogs has found far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems…
Small but mighty: eDNA amplifies key role of insects in pollination
Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth – there are more than 1.4 billion insects per person according…
Reptile roadkill reveals new threat to endangered lizard species
The chance sighting of a dead snake beside a sandy track in remote Western Australia, and the investigation of its…
Nature’s DNA traps: Spider webs put new spin on wildlife research
Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with new Curtin research revealing their…