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The critically endangered marsupial, Gilbert's potoroo. There’s less than 150 left in the wild.

Endangered Species PremiumTranslocation is answer to saving Gilbert’s potoroo, say ECU

New research from Edith Cowan University could help protect the world’s rarest marsupial, the critically endangered Gilbert’s potoroo, who live exclusively along the Great Southern’s coast. 

Amy Towers

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SPACEPremiumBest times to watch Aus meteor shower

Australians will have a rare chance to witness the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks under near-perfect lunar conditions. Here’s the best times to watch the spectacular show.

Pamela Rontziokos

Ines Pires da Silva is helping to mentor the next generation of women in science. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SciencePremiumCancer researcher honoured as pioneer for women in STEM

A lucrative new prize aimed at increasing women's participation in science, technology, engineering and maths has been awarded to a leading melanoma doctor.

Maeve Bannister

The search became a social media sensation. Facebook

NewsPremiumOwner charged after Arnie found dead in car

There’s been a grim twist after a family dog was found dead in a ute in Brisbane following a weeks-long search for the family pet.

Clareese Packer

CSIRO chief executive Doug Hilton said the cuts were difficult but necessary changes to safeguard the national science agency so they can continue solving the challenges that matter.

NewsPremium‘Sad day’: CSIRO to cut hundreds of jobs

The CSIRO has announced it will cut up to 350 science jobs across Australia as rising costs outpace funding.

Emma Kirk

Cervical cancer survivor Shauna O'Neill underwent treatment at Mater Hospital Brisbane after she was told her screening test was overdue. Supplied

HealthPlea as women skip lifesaving cancer tests

Health authorities warn women to get cervical cancer tests as new data reveal one in four skip lifesaving screening.

Emma Kirk

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NEWSWidow’s emotional plea after shark attack

Two months after a devastating shark attack claimed her husband’s life, Maria Psillakis is campaigning for stronger ocean safety measures.

Andrew Hedgman

Dr Himanshu Brahambhatt and Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid, pictured in Central Park, first began their biotech company 24 years ago.

TVSBS doco charts Aussie cancer scientists’ epic quest

The Cancer Killers follows two Australian scientists as they fight against the odds to bring a potentially game-changing cancer treatment to the world.

Clare Rigden

A new native bee species with tiny devil-like “horns” named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer has been discovered in the Goldfields.

AnimalsComments‘Devilish’: New bee species with horns discovered in WA

A new species of native bee — fitted with tiny ‘horns’ and named after the devil — has been discovered in WA.

Caleb Runciman

Contrary to popular belief, a cup of coffee a day could help protect people from a common heart condition.

HealthCommentsPremiumCoffee a day keeps heart condition at bay, research finds

Contrary to popular belief, a cup of coffee a day could help protect people from a common heart condition.

Bethany Hiatt

The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter flew to the scene of the Blacktown dog attack to provide care to the man. CareFlight

NewsPremiumMan fights for life after horror dog mauling

A 54-year-old man is in hospital in a critical condition after he was mauled by several of his own dogs at his home in western Sydney earlier this morning.

Duncan Evans

Algal Bloom South Australia 2025. Great Southern Reef Foundation

SA NewsReason for toxic bloom disaster revealed

Scientists have discovered the culprit behind South Australia’s rolling toxic algal bloom crisis, but one researcher warns the scientific community knows ‘very little’ about it.

Duncan Evans

Kangaroo Island tour guide Lee Berryman was surfing at D’Estrees Bay when he was attacked by a shark on October 7. Facebook

NEWSPremiumTwist after surfer’s shark attack horror

A veteran surfer bitten by a 3m shark off the southern coast has provided a surprising update while showing off his new battle scars.

Blake Antrobus

Professor Michael Wear, left, and Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo, right.

ScienceCommentsPremiumWA duo take out top gongs in prestigious PM awards

A WA entrepreneur who is reviving Australia’s oldest export industry and a pioneer in medical technology have been recognised in this year’s prestigious Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

Bethany Hiatt

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SciencePremiumAussies treated to stunning meteor shower

The Leonids meteor shower will light up the Aussie night sky throughout November.

Emma Kirk

Invasive Species Council citizen science co-ordinator Jess Ward-Jones.

Bug HuntPremiumInvasive Species Council calls on community for bug hunt 

From worms wriggling in the mud to spiders lurking in the shadows, if you see a bug, scientists want to know about it. 

Craig Duncan

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TECHNOLOGYPremiumInside Amazon’s global AI revolution

Tech giant Amazon has unveiled ambitious plans for its robotics and AI rollout across the world – but there could be a challenge to its rollout in Australia.

Blake Antrobus

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TECHNOLOGYPremiumCrazy way Amazon plans to change deliveries

Amazon has unveiled the future of home delivery – and there are signs the tech could make its way to Australia in the future.

Blake Antrobus

Millions of crabs have emerged on Christmas Island. ChristmasIslandnp.

NEWSPremiumWild sight as army invades Aussie island

Footage has captured the wild moment an army of animals takes over an Aussie island, shutting down roads.

Clareese Packer

It hasn’t come from a commercial plane. WA Police

NewsPremiumEerie moment cops inspect space junk

It could have been a scene from a science fiction film as police dressed in protective gear inspected the debris that landed at a remote mining site.

Emma Kirk, Alexandra Feiam

A burning piece of space junk has crash-landed at a mine site in Newman.

WA NewsCommentsBurning ball of space junk crash-lands in WA mine site

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a burning ball of space junk crash-landed in WA.

Jessica Evensen

Three cases of the measles have been detected in South East Queensland, with one linked to a primary school. ACS

NEWSPremiumUrgent alert after disease linked to school

An urgent health alert has been issued as several cases of a highly infectious disease are confirmed in one state, with one linked to a primary school.

Jessica Paul

Mythbusters host Kari Byron has seen first hand how children are embracing AI to solve problems. (Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS)

ScienceWhy tech could change Gen Alpha careers for the better

They are young, curious and ready to create careers that do not exist yet: a MythBusters TV star says the next generation of children could improve our lives.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

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NewsPremiumAussie icebreaker’s scare on Antarctic trip

Australia’s $529m icebreaker vessel has made unexpected contact with the sea floor near Heard Island in the Antarctic.

Blair Jackson