Donna Lu

Scientists say previous research mistook the organs on female snakes as scent glands or under-developed versions of penises

International study projects up to 80% of emperor penguin colonies to be ‘quasi-extinct’ by 2100

Trials are under way to find advanced solutions to a notoriously difficult problem. But could a focus on recycling distract from other issues?

From diving into mysterious substances to sniffing frogs to painting people’s eyeballs, there are many ways to earn a crust

Researchers comparing nutritional value of meat found many plant products may not be fortified with iron, vitamin B12 and zinc

Rubble pile asteroid is almost as old as the solar system, a sign that it can withstand great shocks and may be difficult to destroy, research suggests

Modibodi and Bonds say they avoid using PFAS chemicals, which break down slowly over time and have unclear health impacts

Multiple concussions in a lifetime were shown to affect the ability to plan and pay attention, though research also underlined health benefits of playing sport

As authorities scour the desert for the missing source, here’s what we know about how it works and what threat it poses to humans

Data suggests male northern quolls rest less than females and spend much more time on the move, leading to their death after a single breeding season

The speeding C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and its icy tail will not be visible from most parts of Australia until 5 February – and won’t be visible again from Earth for a long, long time

Rapid decline stumps researchers, who theorise traffic collisions, climate crisis, cane toads and inbreeding could play a role

The health benefits of green or blue prescriptions are many and there are calls to integrate them more into routine care

Lead researcher says destruction was similar to process of Antarctic ozone hole forming each spring ‘but at much warmer temperatures’

Exclusive: Analysis shows unfair distribution of airborne particulates, compounding existing inequalities

Eating even a very small amount of the mushrooms at the centre of the suspected poisoning in Victoria can be fatal, and treatment is often only effective if administered very quickly

Ambulance service uncertain of the species that bit the man but says symptoms point to a brown snake

Lithium-ion batteries embedded in the products have been blamed for an increasing number of hazardous fires at landfill sites

Scientists believe luminescent quality is widespread after finding 86% of species studied had fur that glowed in UV light

Sex determination of sea turtles is temperature dependent, with the proportion of female hatchlings increasing when nests are warmer