Bioscience
How sunflowers track the sun
An internal clock drives the daily dance of these plants, even though their movement was once put down to a mythological Greek love story.
Exposing the creatures of the deep
For the first time, a light has been shone on the diversity of creatures that exists in the world’s dark, deep seas.
Women in research rewarded for taking a risk
Bio21 Institute women have a positive, but realistic message for young women entering research careers: Stay positive. Take a risk ... it’s worth it!
Move it or lose it: Exploiting genetic diversity to fight extinction
Earth is facing a catastrophic extinction event, and to avoid this we need to think differently about species conservation
The Drain Scene Investigators
Melbourne water researchers have turned detectives to track down the source of pollution in our waterways.
Eradicating weeds one woof at a time
Sniffer dogs are being used to locate an alpine weed that threatens to massively damage Australia’s agricultural industry and natural environment
A weed by any other name
University of Melbourne researchers explain what makes a plant a weed in some circumstance – and how introduced species are part of the solution.
Moving with the power of thought
A device the size of a matchstick, implanted next to the brain’s motor cortex, could one day help paralysed people move their limbs.
Meet Australia’s newest freshwater fish
Take a look at 20 of Australia's newest freshwater fish, discovered in the remote Kimberley region by University of Melbourne researchers.
Discovered: A treasure trove of new fish
Researchers have discovered 20 new species of freshwater fish in Australia's remote Kimberley region - and had to fend off an angry crocodile in the process