Tag: Conservation
What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history
Dingo DNA study reveals an ancient population split and surprisingly recent links to New Guinea singing dogs.
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9 Jul, 07:01 PM
Myrtle rust is devastating Australian forests. A new high-tech spray holds out hope for native trees
Australian scientists have developed a cure for myrtle rust which could stop an unprecedented extinction event unfolding in native forests.
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14 Dec, 08:00 PM
We discovered three new species of marsupial. Unfortunately, they're already extinct
We found three previously unknown species of mulgaras hiding in museum collections – but all three have been driven to extinction since European colonisation of Australia.
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29 Oct, 08:00 PM
Birdwatching, immune responses and evolutionary mapping honoured at 2023 Eureka Prizes
The annual prizes for Australian science recognised efforts to confront the key challenges facing our world.
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23 Aug, 12:00 PM